Dhaka:The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Land has proposed the implementation of an integrated land management system and the acceleration of digitalisation efforts for land surveys and records. This initiative aims to achieve a more transparent, efficient, and citizen-friendly land administration.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the recommendations were presented during a visit to the Land Bhaban in the capital, led by committee chairman Naser Rahman, MP. The committee underscored the importance of enhancing land-related services such as the correction and updating of land records, e-mutation, and land partition and consolidation. It also stressed the need for efficient handling of record certificate cases, land acquisition processes, and land development tax and rent certificate cases.
The committee chairman emphasized the continued use of automation software to improve the efficiency and transparency of land offices. The expansion of information technology use was recommended to further the digitalisation of land surveys and record management, aiming to establish a modern and people-friendly land administration system.
Additionally, the committee suggested addressing pending international boundary demarcation issues and completing necessary preparatory works, including map preparation and boundary dispute settlement at the field-survey stage, to facilitate the finalization of maps and records of rights.
During the visit, officials from the Ministry of Land informed the committee about the electronic coordination between land offices, registration offices, and upazila settlement offices, which ensures access to updated land-related information. Senior officials, including the land secretary and chairmen of the Land Appeal Board and Land Reform Board, briefed the committee on the ministry's activities. Committee members Shah Md. Waresh Ali Mamun, Sultana Ahmed, and Muhammadullah, along with other senior officials, attended the visit.