Savar:State Minister for Land Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin declared that the government will not tolerate any corruption in land management, committing to take strict action against those involved in corrupt practices.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister emphasized the government's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption to ensure transparency and accountability in land administration. He assured that no individual involved in corruption would be spared during the current government's tenure.
The remarks were made during the inauguration of the 142nd Survey and Settlement Training Course 2026-27 for officers of the BCS (Administration, Police, Forest, and Railway) cadres and the Bangladesh Judicial Service. The event took place at a field adjacent to the mosque of the BCS Livestock Academy in Savar, with the minister serving as the chief guest.
Mir Helal highlighted the anti-corruption measures and technological advancements undertaken by the Ministry of Land. He mentioned the introduction of a modern tracking system to monitor corruption-related complaints, ensuring prompt verification and necessary legal and administrative actions against those involved.
Furthermore, the state minister noted the government's efforts to enhance digitalization and transparency in land services to provide smart, hassle-free services for citizens. These initiatives include e-mutation, digital payment of land development tax, and online delivery of khatians and land maps.
Addressing the trainee officers, Mir Helal described them as the main driving force of the state, stressing that public confidence in land administration and judicial services largely depends on their competence, professionalism, and integrity. He urged them to utilize the knowledge and skills acquired during the training to establish a corruption-free, people-oriented, and justice-based administrative system.
The 51-day training course, organized by the Directorate of Land Records and Surveys, is attended by 59 officers from the Judicial, Administration, Police, Forest, and Railway cadres. Land Ministry Acting Secretary Emdadul Hoq Chowdhury and Director General of the Directorate of Land Records and Surveys Saima Yunus were present as special guests.