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Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) (erst. Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Authority) was created by Ordinance No XXXIV of 1985 on 4 July, 1985. The objective of Ordinance was to construct a Multipurpose Bridge over the mighty River, Jamuna. It was further amended in November 23, 1998 (Act. XXI of 1998)]. In order to keep consistency of it’s works the government has changed it’s name as Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA). According to last amended Ordinance the following task are assigned to the authority: 1 undertake feasibility studies for the establishment of bridge or for the construction of toll roads; 2 prepare comprehensive plans for the establishment of bridge or for the construction of toll roads for the consideration and approval of the Government; 3 take all necessary actions for the implementation of the plans approved by the Government under clause (b); 4 undertake steps to secure required fund both from external and internal sources for the implementation of such [plans]; 5 enter into agreements with various agencies or organizations, internal or external, for securing funds for the implementation of such plans; 6 carry on administration, management, operation and maintenance of bridges and toll roads established or constructed by it; 7 take necessary steps to control, regulate or prohibit on, above or under any bridge or toll road or in any part thereof, or in any restricted area of a bridge or toll road, or in any part thereof, movement of any vehicles, men, animals or goods or carrying on any kind of activity or work, including construction, installation, repairing, or excavation work, which is prejudicial or likely to be prejudicial to the administration, management, operation, maintenance, preservation, safety and land use plan of such bridge or toll road; 8 provide for the control, regulation and safety of traffic and vehicles on any bridge or toll road and for the prevention and removal of obstructions, encroachments and nuisances on or near any bridge or toll road; 9 do all necessary acts and things in connection with the above functions and such other functions as may be advised by the Government for the purposes of this Ordinance.