Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says communalism is the main impediment to building a Sonar Bangla dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, while BNP is a patron of communalism.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says those who failed to wage a movement will never be able to win any election.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said a decision on the ninth wage board will be taken soon after discussion with the cabinet and subsequent advice from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.