Overview
of Ministry of Communications
The
Ministry of Communication is responsible to the Minister for all
aspects concerning the operation of roads and railways in Bangladesh.
The
Departments under the Ministry are :
The
Roads and Highways Department (RHD) - responsible for construction
and maintenance of roads and bridges on the main road network of Bangladesh.
The
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) - responsible for road
transport issues on all roads in Bangladesh.
The
Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) - operates and fleet
of trucks and buses particularly on routes of social importance.
Jamuna
Multi Purpose Bridge Authority (JMBA) - responsible for the planning
construction, operation and maintenance of the Jamuna bridge and other
proposed bridges which exceed 1,500 metres in length.
Bangladesh
Railways (BR) - responsible for all aspects of railway development
and operation and maintenance in Bangladesh.
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| Dhaka
Transport Coordiantion Board (DTCB) - responsible for coordination
of the planning and implementation of transport schemes in Dhaka
City and its environs. |
The
Ministry of Communications is mainly concerned with policy issues
whilst the executing departments are responsible for day to day
operations.
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