Obaidul Quader | |
|---|---|
ওবায়দুল কাদের | |
.png) Quader in 2023 | |
| Minister of Road Transport and Bridges | |
| In office 6 December 2011 – 5 August 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Syed Abul Hossain |
| Minister of State for Youth and Sports | |
| In office 23 January 1996 – 15 July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sadeque Hossain Khoka |
| Succeeded by | Fazlur Rahman Patal |
| Member of the Bangladesh Parliament for Noakhali-5 | |
| In office 25 January 2009 – 6 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Moudud Ahmed |
| In office 14 July 1996 – 13 July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Moudud Ahmed |
| General Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League | |
| Assumed office 23 October 2016 | |
| Party President | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Sayed Ashraful Islam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1950[Note 1] Noakhali, East Bengal, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Spouse | Isratunnesa Quader |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka (BA) |
| Criminal Information | |
| Criminal status | Fugitive, at large |
| Criminal charge | Crimes against humanity during Student–People's uprising |
Obaidul Quader (born 1 January 1950)[Note 1] is a Bangladeshi fugitive, at large since 5 August 2024, a member of the Awami League and one of the key perpetrators of the July massacre orchestrated and executed by Sheikh Hasina's toppled regime.[1][2][3][4] He is wanted by the Government of Bangladesh for crimes against humanity during the Student–People's uprising of 2024.
Quader has been the General Secretary of Awami League since October 2016. He was the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges during 2011–2024 and represented the Noakhali-5 Jatiya Sangsad member during 2009–2024. He is also the Media Adviser for the Bangladesh Awami League and regularly conducts press conferences on their behalf.[5][6][7][8] Previously, he served as the State Minister for Youth and Sports between 1996 and 2001.[9]
In July and August 2024, widespread protests erupted against the Awami League government, which violently suppressed the demonstrations, resulting in the deaths of over a thousand people, the majority of whom were students and children. Awami League is directly responsible for these murders. Amid rising public outrage and demands for accountability for these atrocities, Quader has been reported missing since August 5, 2024.[10]
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- ^ "Bangladesh mourns some 200 deaths as student protests wind down and thousands are arrested". AP News. 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Two cases filed against 23 people including Hasina for crimes against humanity". unb.com.bd. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "3 more ICT cases filed against Hasina". The Daily Star. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "2 more murder cases filed against Hasina -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Hon'ble Ministers". Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "BNP announcing 'jumbo' committees joke of the year, says AL leader Obaidul Quader". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
- ^ "No plan for transport without RSTP". Dhaka Tribune. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
- ^ "No plan to arrest Khaleda: Obaidul Quader". The Daily Star. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
- ^ "Obaidul Quader: At a glance". The Daily Star. 23 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Obaidul Quader arrested". The Business Standard. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.