Barishal Development Authority (; abbreviated as BDA) is a Bangladesh government urban planning authority responsible for the planned development, regulation, and management of Barishal, Bangladesh. Established in 2023 by the Government of Bangladesh, the authority is responsible for preparing and implementing the city's master plans, regulating urban development activities, and guiding the sustainable development and expansion of the Barishal urban area. It operates under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works.
History In 2022, Ministry of Housing and Public Works created a draft act to create Barishal Development Authority. The Barishal Development Authority act 2022 is now hold for the approval. The act passed by the Jatiya Sansad on 12 March 2026.
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