Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
Executive Chairman | Khandaker Anwarul Islam |
Parent organization | Bridges Division, Ministry of Road Transportation and Bridges Division |
Website | Bangladesh Bridge Authority |
Bangladesh Bridge Authority is an autonomous body responsible for the building and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, flyovers, and over passes in Bangladesh. It is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1] It is under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges.[2]
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 chage was later dismissed by both canadian court and Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission[6][7]
Ongoing Projects
1. Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project
2. Support to Dhaka Elevated Expressway project
3. Dhaka Elevated Expressway project
4. Construction of multi-line tunnels under Karnaphuli river
5. Greater Dhaka Sustainable Urban Transport Project (BRT, Gazipur-Airport)
6. Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway Project
7. Feasibility study project for subway construction in Dhaka city
8. Feasibility study project for 5 bridge project
- 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
9. Sasek Road Link Project- II (upgradation of Alenga-Hatikamrul-Rangpur Highway to four lanes) (bridge authority part -34 kilometer)
References
- ^ "Bangladesh Bridge Authority". bba.gov.bd. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "Countrywide mega traffic infrastructures under study". The Financial Express Online Version. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "Padma Bridge progress comes under question". The Financial Express Online Version. 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.