Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) is a self-governing organization in Chittagong, Bangladesh which is responsible for implementing the city's master plan. It was established by the government in 1959[1] to manage the city's growth and drew up a master plan to be reviewed every five years to plan its urban development.[2][3][4][5]
| চট্টগ্রাম উন্নয়ন কর্তৃপক্ষ | |
 Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) building | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1959 |
| Superseding agency |
|
| Jurisdiction | Chattogram |
| Headquarters | CDA building, Court Road, Kotowali, Chattogram 22°20′1.93″N 91°50′9.92″E / 22.3338694°N 91.8360889°E |
| Agency executives | |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Housing and Public Works |
| Website | cda |
Area covered
editAccording to the structure plan of the organization from 1995 the area covered up a total of 1152 km2. Chandgoan residential area is also developed by CDA. The organisation also constructed two educational institutions within the area, which are:
- CDA Public School and College
- CDA Girls' School and College
Boundaries
edit- In North: Bansbaria of Sitakunda,
- In South: Sangu River, Anwara
- In East: Ichakhali of Rangunia
- In West: Bay of Bengal
References
edit- ^ "CDA at a glance - Chittagong Development Authority". Chittagong Development Authority. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "CDA to examine building designs". The Daily Star. 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "CDA move to revitalise two housing projects". The Daily Star. 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "The "sorrow of Chittagong City"". The Daily Star. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "Ananya, new project of CDA, to tackle housing needs". The Daily Star. 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2017-12-13.