Quader: No scope for new Rohingya entries amid Myanmar conflict
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‘Discussing with key parties to minimize concerns over Myanmar's conflict’
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said that there is no room to show generosity in allowing new Rohingya entries into Bangladesh due to the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.
He made this statement on Wednesday afternoon at the Setu Bhaban in Banani, the capital.
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said: "We are in talks with the concerned parties to ensure that Myanmar's internal conflict does not cause us any worry or anxiety. We are having discussions with China and India. Myanmar ambassador to Bangladesh has been summoned. They have said they will take back those who have fled to Bangladesh because of the conflict."
The minister further said: "However, we will not allow new Rohingya to enter Bangladesh anymore. We had shown generosity before and opened our borders. Now, there is no opportunity to show such generosity. They have become a burden for us. International aid has significantly reduced. How long can we bear this burden?"
Regarding recent statements by BNP leaders, he said: "BNP is now in extreme despair due to their failure in the movement and not participating in the elections. The party's leaders have decided to oppose the government in the name of opposition. Even if the government does something positive, they make negative comments."
The minister said: "The government is implementing a road safety project costing about Tk5,000 crore to prevent road accidents and minimize damage. This project will last five years and continue until June 30, 2028."
During the press briefing, the minister expressed personal dissatisfaction with the progress of the project, saying: "I am not satisfied with the progress of the project. Road accidents and damage are not decreasing.”
Mentioning the road safety project as a priority project, he said: “I would personally supervise and monitor it from now on.”
In response to journalists' questions about corruption in the project, he said: “Strict measures will be taken if anyone is found involved in corruption.”