Dhaka: Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar today inaugurated the automated mutation system 2.1 and the integrated mobile app 'Bhumi' during a ceremony at Bhumi Bhaban in the capital. This development marks a significant step towards reducing human intervention in land services.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, notable attendees at the ceremony included Chief Adviser's Special Assistant for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, ICT Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury, Land Reforms Board Chairman AJM Salahuddin Nagari, and Senior Programme Adviser for Governance at UNDP Bangladesh Dragan Popovic. The event was chaired by Senior Secretary of the Land Ministry ASM Saleh Ahmed.
Ali Imam Majumdar highlighted that with the launch of the automated mutation system 2.1, citizens would only need to visit the Upazila Land Office once for mutation (namjari) purposes. This system is expected to curb fraudulent transfers and illegal handovers of land. Additionally, the new mobile app 'Bhumi' will allow users to pay land development taxes, collect dakhila, pay mutation fees, and obtain Duplicate Carbon Receipt (DCR) and khatian copies, including certified khatian and mouza maps. The app will gradually integrate more land services.
The automated system ensures that once a mutation is completed, the land is automatically updated in the khatians of both the previous and new owners, preventing fraudulent sales of the same land. Efforts have begun through UNDP Bangladesh to ensure accurate khatian and holding entries in the national land service system.
The initiative was first launched in Feni district on August 13 of this year, with pilot operations nearing completion in eight districts. This initiative aims to simplify and automate the land service system nationwide, making it more citizen-friendly.
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, in his address, encouraged the use of the Bhumi mobile app and stressed the importance of collective efforts in providing hassle-free land services. He underscored the need for user-friendly software and secure servers to protect data while using the app.
The event concluded with the recognition of field-level officials and staff for their exceptional contributions to land services.