Dhaka: Adviser to the Ministry of Land, Ali Imam Majumder, announced today that the ministry is prepared to take over all sub-registry offices across the country. “There has been a process to bring the sub-registry offices under the Land Ministry for a long time. The Public Administration Reforms Commission recommended in this regard. Although these are basically under the Law Ministry, the Land Ministry is ready to accept them,” he told BSS at his office here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Ali Imam explained that the transition requires the expansion of the ministry’s work circumference in the cabinet. He assured that the Land Ministry is ready to manage the sub-registry offices along with their manpower. Addressing concerns about complaints against land officers and employees, he noted that misunderstandings often arise due to the complexity of land-related laws and occasional misconduct by officials.
Ali Imam acknowledged the potential for complaints due to the grassroots nature of land officers’ work but emphasized that not all complaints may hold truth. He assured that any valid complaints would be promptly investigated, and corrective actions would be taken. While the government does not plan to establish a separate complaint cell, he highlighted existing channels for grievances, such as reporting to the Assistant Commissioner (LAND), Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), or Deputy Commissioner at the upazila level. Additionally, a 24-hour telephone helpline is available for filing complaints.