Bangladesh Bridge Authority

Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Headquarters Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
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]

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.
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