Metro rail, Padma Bridge prove AL believes in deeds

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the Awami League government has already proved that it believes in deeds and not words by implementing metro rail and Padma Bridge.

“Due to the government's development programmes for the country, public support has increased more than before,” he said while visiting the old trade fair ground on the eve of the inauguration of the Kawla-Farmgate section of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate the expressway on Saturday. It will be opened to commuters on Sunday, according to project officials.

“The Awami League government has proved through development activities that it keeps its word,” added Quader, also the general secretary of the ruling party.

"Far from toppling the government, BNP is worried about its own existential crisis," he said. “Awami League is on alert to protect the lives and property of the people against terrorism or violence in the name of movement.”

BNP leaders and activists do not have faith in the party’s programmes. It is not possible to wage a movement with black flags, added Quader. "It becomes a mourning procession."