Legal & Documentation
Questions about property law, registration, and paperwork.
How to verify land ownership in Bangladesh — step by step
I want to share the process I follow to verify land ownership, which has saved me from a potential scam once:Collect certified copy of Khatian…
Sarah Khan
4 weeks ago
7 replies
374
Legal & Documentation
#land
#legal
#verification
Is it legal to convert agricultural land to residential?
I own 20 shotok of agricultural land in Gazipur. I want to convert it to residential and build a house. Is this legally possible? What's…
Zinan Taher
4 weeks ago
3 replies
196
Legal & Documentation
#agricultural
#land-conversion
#legal
Understanding property tax in Bangladesh
Can someone explain how property tax (holding tax) works in Bangladesh? How is it calculated and where do I pay it? I just inherited a…
Nusrat Jahan
4 weeks ago
5 replies
366
Legal & Documentation
#holding-tax
#legal
#tax
Joint ownership with spouse — pros and cons?
My wife and I are buying a property together. Should we register it as joint ownership? What are the tax implications and what happens in…
Ayesha Siddiq
1 month ago
4 replies
203
Legal & Documentation
#joint-ownership
#legal
#tax
What is the mutation process after buying a property?
I just completed my apartment purchase. Now I need to do the mutation (namjari). Can someone explain the process? Which office do I go to,…
Tanvir Hasan
2 months ago
2 replies
295
Legal & Documentation
#legal
#mutation
#process
Power of Attorney for property transactions — is it safe?
A seller wants to sell through Power of Attorney (POA) because he lives abroad. My lawyer says it's risky. How common is this practice and…
Sarah Khan
2 months ago
5 replies
453
Legal & Documentation
#legal
#power-of-attorney
#risk
RAJUK building approval — how long does it take?
I'm planning to build a house on my land in Uttara. How long does RAJUK building plan approval typically take? I've heard horror stories about…
Zinan Taher
2 months ago
6 replies
186
Legal & Documentation
#approval
#building
#rajuk