Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Formation1985
TypeGovernment agency
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
Executive Director
Md. Monjur Hossain
Parent organization
Bridges Division, Ministry of Road Transportation and Bridges Division
WebsiteBangladesh 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]

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

References

  1. "Bangladesh Bridge Authority". bba.gov.bd. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  2. "Countrywide mega traffic infrastructures under study". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  3. "Padma Bridge progress comes under question". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  4. Bergman, David. "Did a Canada Court Really Clear Bangladesh Officials of Corruption?". thewire.in. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  5. Bergman, David. "Alt-facts in Bangladesh: Politicians spin Canada corruption ruling to make government look good". Scroll.in. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  6. "Court throws out Padma Bridge case". Dhaka Tribune. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  7. "All Padma bridge graft accused acquitted". The Daily Star. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2017.


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