Bangladesh Bridge Authority Cancels Flat Allocations for Staff

The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) has canceled the flat allocation for its officials and employees, following an investigation into allegations of illegal construction and allocation within an under-construction housing project. This decision was taken at its 115th board meeting held at the conference room of the Bridge Division on Thursday, said a press release today. The meeting accepted the recommendations of the investigation committee formed by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority regarding the allegations of illegal construction and allocation of flats in the under-construction housing project.

In light of the recommendations of the investigation committee, a decision was taken to cancel the temporary allocation of 270 under construction flats for officials and employees of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority. The meeting was chaired by Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan, Chairman of the BBA Board and Adviser to the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. Members of the BBA Board attended the meeting both virtually and in person. The members of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority Board virtually and in person joined the meeting.

The Executive Director of Bangladesh Bridge Authority and the Member Secretary of the Board presented a power point presentation in the meeting as per the agenda of the meeting. The member secretary informed the meeting about the implementation progress of the decisions taken in the 114th Board meeting held in the first phase with the approval of the President.