Property Purchase and Land Transactions in Bangladesh | LegalBD
Land transactions in Bangladesh are complex, involving multiple registrations, government records, and a legal framework spread across the Registration Act, 1908 , the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 , the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 , and the Non-Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1949 . Title defects, benami…
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Land transactions in Bangladesh are complex, involving multiple registrations, government records, and a legal framework spread across the Registration Act, 1908 , the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 , the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 , and the Non-Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1949 . Title defects, benami…
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Property Purchase and Land Transactions in Bangladesh
Land transactions in Bangladesh are complex, involving multiple registrations, government records, and a legal framework spread across the Registration Act, 1908, the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950, and the Non-Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1949. Title defects, benami transactions, and fraudulent documents are significant risks without proper due diligence.
Foreign Nationals and Non-Resident Bangladeshis
Foreign nationals may not generally purchase agricultural land in Bangladesh. Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) may purchase property using foreign remittances and must comply with Bangladesh Bank guidelines. Purchases are made through Bangladeshi banks and properly registered with the Sub-Registrar's Office.
Due Diligence Checklist
- Title search at the Sub-Registrar's Office and land records office (AC Land)
- Mutation (name transfer) records verification
- CS, SA, RS, and BS khatian (record of rights) verification
- Encumbrance search
- Structural permission compliance (RAJUK, City Corporation, or Upazila authority)
LegalBD conducts full property due diligence and manages the sale deed registration process. Contact us before any property transaction.