Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday inaugurated a newly constructed underpass at Savar Cantonment Shooting Club Point on Dhaka-Aricha Highway.
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Enamur Rahman, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 9th Infantry Division of Army Major General M Akbor Hossain and senior civil and defence officials, among others, were present on the occasion.
The 200-meter long underpass was constructed by the 24th Engineer Construction Brigade at a cost of Taka 26.37 crore under the supervision of the Road and Highways Department (RDH), reports BSS. Obaidul Quader, also Road Transport and Bridges Minister, while talking to journalists following the inauguration ceremony, said action would be taken against the people who will be found involved in corruption, terrorism, extortion and tender manipulation.
“People who have already been arrested are wicked people. Actions will be taken against the people involved in drug abuse, terrorism, extortion and tender manipulation whatever are their identities. Nobody will be spared,” said the minister. The government is operating drives against corruption, drugs abuse and gambling, he said, adding it is not just eyewash.