Roads and Highways Department
Department of Roads and Highways is a Bangladeshi state department that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges and is located at the industrial area of Tejgaon in Dhaka, the capital city.[1][2]
Head office of Roads and Highways Department under construction at South Kunipara, Tejgaon, Dhaka.
| Formation | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Type | Government agency |
| Legal status | In operation |
| Purpose | Construction and maintenance of highways and bridges |
| Headquarters | 122/1, Love Road, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
Parent organization | Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | www |
History
Roads and Highways Department was established in 1962 after the Construction & Building organisation was broken into two, the other being Public Works Department.[1] The department is responsible for the construction of roads, highways, and bridges and their upkeep. It also has a broader plan to replace ferry routes with bridges.[3]
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References
- "Roads and Highways Department-Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh". rhd.portal.gov.bd. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- "China-funded roads get green light". The Daily Star. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- Dept, International Monetary Fund Asia and Pacific (2013). Bangladesh: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. International Monetary Fund. p. 158. ISBN 9781475543520.
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