Online Desk: It was 6:30 am on the clock. Srirampur, Rajshahi city, is on the banks of the Padma. The shopkeeper has set up shop on the city defense embankment and has started serving only Kalai roti. At that time, while walking, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader suddenly appeared there.
A canopy was hung above his head, and a plastic chair was placed below. The minister sat on the chair. He ate hot Kalai roti and drank ginger tea. Sitting at the spot, the Awami League General Secretary spoke candidly with the grassroots workers and the common people.
This was the morning of the second day of Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader's two-day visit to Rajshahi. On February 17 this year, he had said that if he comes to Rajshahi again, he will eat Kalai roti. After eight months, the minister's wish came true by going to the banks of the Padma!
On Wednesday (November 1) morning, the Bridges Minister went out for a walk from the Rajshahi Circuit House. While walking, he returned to his usual self. He mingled with the common people. He spoke about various issues including contemporary politics, economy. The youth, who got close to him in the morning, also took selfies with the minister on their mobile phones.
Workers at a Kalai bread shop on the banks of the Padma River take selfies with the minister. In this morning chat, he listens attentively to the lives and livelihoods of the common people. At this time, the local people of the banks of the Padma River approached him and raised various grievances. After listening to everything, the bridge minister also assured Sabai of his own concerns.
Obaidul Quader told Banglanews in a happy mood in the morning, 'I have fallen in love with Rajshahi, I can't come here anymore. I will come again. And I will eat Kalai roti again.'
Later, young activists posted a picture of him eating Kalai roti on social media Facebook. At the same time, the minister also tweeted a picture of his breakfast with Kalai roti. Rajshahi residents were once again impressed by such behavior of an influential leader and minister of the government. Later, at 11 am, the Bridges Minister went to Rajshahi Medical College Auditorium and inaugurated the Awami League's membership collection and renewal program.
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