Bangladesh Bridge Authority Explained

Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Formation:1985
Type:Government agency
Headquarters:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:Bangladesh
Language:Bengali
Leader Title:Executive Director
Leader Name:Md. Monjur Hossain
Parent Organization:Bridges Division, Ministry of Road Transportation and Bridges Division

The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) is a statutory government body responsible for the construction and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, flyovers (elevated roads), overpasses, causeways, and subways in Bangladesh. It is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1] The authority operates under the purview of the Bridges Division within the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges.[2]

Background

In 1985, the Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Authority was established by a presidential ordinance to construct the Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (now Bangabandhu Bridge).[3] On 19 December 2007, the organization underwent a name change and became known as the Bangladesh Bridge Authority. According to the Bangladesh Bridge Authority Act of 2016, the authority is tasked with the implementation and maintenance of various infrastructure projects, including bridges spanning 1,500 meters or more, toll roads, flyovers, expressways, tunnels, causeways, ring roads, and other similar structures.

The agency is responsible for the implementation of the Padma Bridge.[4] In the mid-2010s, it was involved in the Padma Bridge Corruption Scandal.[5] [6] However, the charges was later dismissed by both the Canadian court and Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission.[7] [8]

Ongoing projects

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bangladesh Bridge Authority. bba.gov.bd. 13 March 2017. en.
  2. News: Countrywide mega traffic infrastructures under study. The Financial Express . Dhaka . 13 March 2017.
  3. News: 2013-09-03 . bn:বঙ্গবন্ধু সেতু না যমুনা ব্রিজ! . Bangabandhu Bridge or Jamuna Bridge! . https://www.banglanews24.com/cat/news/bd/221312.details . 2024-03-11 . banglanews24.com . bn.
  4. News: Padma Bridge progress comes under question. The Financial Express . Dhaka . 13 March 2017.
  5. Web site: Bergman. David. Did a Canada Court Really Clear Bangladesh Officials of Corruption?. thewire.in. 13 March 2017.
  6. News: Bergman. David. Alt-facts in Bangladesh: Politicians spin Canada corruption ruling to make government look good. Scroll.in. 13 March 2017.
  7. News: Court throws out Padma Bridge case. 11 February 2017. Dhaka Tribune. 7 February 2019.
  8. News: All Padma bridge graft accused acquitted. 26 October 2014. The Daily Star. en. 26 January 2017.