Dhaka: The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) has revoked the flat allocations previously designated for its officials and employees. This decision follows an investigation into allegations of illegal construction and allocation within an under-construction housing project.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the decision was made during the 115th board meeting held in the conference room of the Bridge Division. A press release issued today confirmed that the board accepted the recommendations of the investigation committee formed by the BBA. The committee had been tasked with investigating the allegations of illegal construction and flat allocations in the housing project.
In response to the committee’s findings, the board decided to cancel the temporary allocation of 270 under-construction flats meant for the BBA’s officials and employees. The meeting, which addressed these crucial issues, was chaired by Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan, the Chairman of the BBA Board and Adviser to the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. Members of the board participated both virtually and in person.
The meeting also featured a presentation by the Executive Director of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority and the Member Secretary of the Board. This presentation, conducted via power point, aligned with the meeting’s agenda and included updates on the implementation progress of decisions made during the 114th Board meeting. These prior decisions had been approved by the President in the first phase.