Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Bangladesh Bridge Authority is an autonomous Government body responsible for the construction and maintenance of Bridges, Tunnels, Flyovers, Over Passes, Causeway and Subway in Bangladesh. It is headquartered at Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1] It is under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges.[2]
 Headquarter of Bangladesh Bridge Authority | |
| Formation | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Type | Government agency |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
Executive Director | Md. Monjur Hossain |
Parent organization | Bridges Division, Ministry of Road Transportation and Bridges Division |
| Website | Bangladesh Bridge Authority |
History
The agency is responsible for the implementation of the Padma Bridge.[3] It was involved in the Padma Bridge Corruption Scandal.[4][5] However, the charge was later dismissed by both Canadian court and Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission[6][7]
Ongoing projects
- Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project
- Support to Dhaka Elevated Expressway project
- Dhaka Elevated Expressway Project
- Construction of Multi Lane Road Tunnel under the River Karnaphuli
- Greater Dhaka Sustainable Urban Transport Project (BRT, Gazipur-Airport)
- Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway Project
- Feasibility Study Project for Subway Construction in Dhaka City
- Sajek Road Link Project- II Upgradation of Alenga-Hatikamrul-Rangpur Highway to Four Lanes (Bangladesh Bridge Authority Part -34 Kilometers)
- Dhaka Subway
- Master Plan and Feasibility Study Project for 6 Bridges
- Patuakhali-Amtali-Barguna-Kakichira road (R-880) Bridge Construction on Pigeon River
- Construction of Bridge on Bakerganj-Baupal Upazila Road (Z8806 & 8044) Factory River
- Bachcharanpur road (R-203) Bridge Construction on the Meghna River
- Construction of Bridge over Tetulia and Kalbadar River on Barisal-Bhola Road
- Patuakhali-Amtali-Barguna-Kakichira road (R-880) Bridge on the Bishkhali River
References
- "Bangladesh Bridge Authority". bba.gov.bd. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- "Countrywide mega traffic infrastructures under study". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- "Padma Bridge progress comes under question". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- Bergman, David. "Did a Canada Court Really Clear Bangladesh Officials of Corruption?". thewire.in. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- Bergman, David. "Alt-facts in Bangladesh: Politicians spin Canada corruption ruling to make government look good". Scroll.in. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- "Court throws out Padma Bridge case". Dhaka Tribune. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- "All Padma bridge graft accused acquitted". The Daily Star. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
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