River Research Institute

The River Research Institute or RRI is an autonomous national research institute based in Faridpur, Bangladesh. It is a statutory organization that carries out research and plans in water resource management.

History

The institute traces its origin to Bangladesh [Water Development Board]'s Hydraulic Research Laboratory which was established in 1948. The institute was established 1977 under the water development board. In July 1990 it was made a national autonomous organisation. On 20 August 1991 it was separated from the board. It assists government agencies in the management of rivers and assess impact of development on the rivers.