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]

Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Headquarter of Bangladesh Bridge Authority
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
Executive Chairman
Khandaker Anwarul Islam
Parent organization
Bridges Division, Ministry of Road Transportation and Bridges Division
WebsiteBangladesh 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 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 9. Sajek Road Link Project- II (upgradation of Alenga-Hatikamrul-Rangpur Highway to four lanes) (bridge authority part -34 kilometer)

  • 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
  1. "Bangladesh Bridge Authority". bba.gov.bd. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  2. "Countrywide mega traffic infrastructures under study". The Financial Express Online Version. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  3. "Padma Bridge progress comes under question". The Financial Express Online Version. 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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