Dhaka, Dec 5 — Much criticised minister Syed Abul Hossain has said goodbye to his former colleagues at the communications ministry.
Hossain was moved from the communications ministry to the newly formed information and communication technology ministry on Monday. New minister Obaidul Quader was given the communications portfolio.
The communications ministry will work with only the Roads Division and the Bridges Division as a railways ministry was carved out of the communications ministry on Sunday.
Abul Hossain's new workplace was created by splitting the science and information and communication technology ministry that same day.
He went to Railway Bhaban sometime and took leave of officials there, after coming to the Secretariat at 8am. He then drove to Sarak Bhaban and from there to Bridges Division before returning to his ministry where he attended a meeting.
The minister, known for his big smile, appeared distressed and spoke few words as he returned to his office around 11:45am.
Asked when he will join the new ministry, he simply told bdnews24.com, "Let's see when I can."
Abul Hossain was criticised, even by MPs of his own party Awami League in parliament, after several deadly accidents occurred in the middle of the year and for passenger sufferings due to the poor condition of roads and highways.
He faced criticism once again when the World Bank suspended its funds for the Padma bridge project due to allegations of corruption.
The opposition has been pointing fingers at Abul Hossain for the suspension.
bdnews24.com
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