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Md. Abdul Hamid Advocate
Hon'ble President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
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Obaidul Quader
Honorable Minister
Ministry of Communication
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Responsibility of RHD
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RHD is responsible for construction and maintenance of the major road network of Bangladesh
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Mission of RHD
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"To Provide a safe, cost effective & well maintained road network"
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RHD Overview
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The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) was created in 1962 when the old 'Construction
& Building (C&B) organisation was split into 2 separate bodies (the other
being Public Works Department). RHD is responsible for the construction and the
maintenance of the major road and bridge network of Bangladesh.
Since the Department was established the size of the major road network in Bangladesh
has grown from 2,500 kms to the present network of 21,461.97 kms.
The RHD is headed by a Chief Engineer who is supported by a number of Additional
Chief Engineers.
The total number of posts in the Department is 9,369.
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RHD Network
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Road length by classification |
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National Highway
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3,544.06 Km
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Regional Highway
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4,278.07 Km
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Zilla Road
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13,654.13 Km
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Total Length
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21,476.25 Km
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Bridges & Culvert |
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Bridges |
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4507
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Culvert |
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