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The Ultimate Professional Treatise
on Land Registration & Property Law in Bangladesh

A Complete Reference for Investors, Practitioners & NRBs

By Afzal Hosen Mandal, Legal Advisor & Digital Law Specialist, Afzal & Associates

Published: 01 May 2026 | Reading Time: 5 min (index page)

Jump to:

• Part I – Foundations
• Part II – Legislative Anatomy
• Part III – Survey & Record‑of‑Rights
• Part IV – Categorisation & Red‑Flags
• Part V – Due Diligence Engine
• Part VI – Transaction Phase
• Part VII – Fiscal Matters
• Part VIII – Post‑Registration
• Part IX – Complex Dispositions
• Part X – Litigation & Special Forums
• Part XI – Digital Revolution
• Appendices

📘 About This Treatise

Welcome to the master index of the most exhaustive open‑access legal compendium on land registration and property rights in Bangladesh. Spanning over 200,000 words across 34 chapters and 8 appendices, this treatise covers the entire conveyancing cycle—from the historical foundations of land tenure in the Bengal Delta to the modern digital land governance revolution.

The chapters below are published as individual blog posts. Click on any title to read the full chapter, complete with citations, model clauses, case law, checklists, and references to official statutes and portals.

For the full Appendices, Resource Directory, downloadable model deeds, and the complete Glossary, scroll to the bottom of this page.

📌 Important: The links on this page are placeholders. As each chapter is published, the # will be replaced with the actual Blogspot post URL. Bookmark this page to track the progress.

📑 Complete Table of Contents

PART I – FOUNDATIONS AND JURISPRUDENTIAL CONTEXT

1. Chapter 1 – The Philosophy of Property in the Bengal Delta
2. Chapter 2 – The Hierarchy of Laws and Conflict Resolution
3. Chapter 3 – Land Administration Infrastructure – Institutions & Officers
4. Chapter 4 – The Development of Land Survey Science in Bangladesh

PART II – LEGISLATIVE ANATOMY AND DOCTRINAL EXEGESIS

5. Chapter 5 – The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 – Article‑by‑Article Analysis
6. Chapter 6 – The Registration Act, 1908 – Deep Dive & Sub‑Registry Operations Manual
7. Chapter 7 – The State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 – Full Statutory Commentary
8. Chapter 8 – Allied Statutes – Exhaustive Treatment

PART III – SURVEY AND RECORD‑OF‑RIGHTS – THE PAPER TITLE

9. Chapter 9 – The Cadastral Survey (CS) and the Bengali Landscape
10. Chapter 10 – SA, RS, and BS – Evolution, Errors, and Reconciliation
11. Chapter 11 – Special Survey Regimes

PART IV – CATEGORISATION OF LAND AND RED‑FLAG ANALYTICS

12. Chapter 12 – Freehold vs. Leasehold – The RAJUK Era
13. Chapter 13 – Vested Property, Wakf, and Trusts – Navigational Nightmares
14. Chapter 14 – Environmental and Non‑Transferable Properties

PART V – THE DUE DILIGENCE ENGINE

15. Chapter 15 – Chain of Title Reconstruction – The “Baya Dolil” Deep Dive
16. Chapter 16 – Physical and Surveyor‑Led Verification
17. Chapter 17 – The Balam Book and Non‑Encumbrance Certification
18. Chapter 18 – Litigation and Lis Pendens Screening

PART VI – THE TRANSACTION PHASE – FROM BAINA TO SAF KABALA

19. Chapter 19 – The Baina Dolil (Agreement for Sale) – Draftsman’s Bible
20. Chapter 20 – The Saf Kabala – Ultimate Drafting Manual
21. Chapter 21 – The Role of the Sub‑Registrar and Quasi‑Judicial Proceedings

PART VII – FISCAL MATTERS AND REGISTRATION COSTS

22. Chapter 22 – Stamp Duty and Registration Fee – The Complete Schedule
23. Chapter 23 – Advance Income Tax (AIT) – Section 53H and Its Discontents
24. Chapter 24 – VAT, LGT, and Other Incidental Charges

PART VIII – POST‑REGISTRATION: MUTATION, KHAJNA, AND THE PERFECTION OF TITLE

25. Chapter 25 – Mutation (Namjari) – The Complete Procedural Manual
26. Chapter 26 – Land Development Tax (Khajna) and the DCR

PART IX – COMPLEX DISPOSITIONS AND PERSONAL LAWS

27. Chapter 27 – Inheritance Regimes – Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Buddhist
28. Chapter 28 – Partition (Bonton Nama) – The Absolute Necessity
29. Chapter 29 – Gifts (Hiba) and Family Settlements
30. Chapter 30 – Equitable Mortgages and Money Loan Court (Artho Rin Adalat)

PART X – LITIGATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND SPECIAL FORUMS

31. Chapter 31 – Civil Litigation Strategy for Land Disputes
32. Chapter 32 – The Artha Rin Adalat and Financial Recovery

PART XI – DIGITAL REVOLUTION AND FUTURE‑READY LAND GOVERNANCE

33. Chapter 33 – E‑Porcha, E‑Namjari, and the National Land Portal
34. Chapter 34 – Smart RAJUK and the Future of City Development

📎 APPENDICES – The Practitioner’s Toolkit

Each appendix is a standalone resource containing model deeds, checklists, case law, and official links.

Appendix	Title	Contents
A	Glossary	220 Bengali‑English legal terms with statute links
B	Case Compendium	200 Supreme Court cases (1950‑2025) organised by topic
C	Model Deeds	Baina, Saf Kabala, POA, Form‑D, Heba, Pre‑emption Notice, etc.
D	Checklists	Pre‑purchase, Registration Day, Post‑Registration, Leasehold, Inheritance
E	Sub‑Registry Directory	Addresses & jurisdiction tables for major cities
F	FAQs	100 authoritative answers with statute links
G	Bibliography	Statutory instruments, textbooks, reports, online databases
H	Resource Directory	Official portals, mobile apps, helplines, legal guides

• 📘 Appendix A: Glossary of Bengali‑English Legal Terms (220 Terms)
• 📘 Appendix B: Compendium of Leading Supreme Court Cases (1950–2025)
• 📘 Appendix C: Model Deeds and Forms
• 📘 Appendix D: Due Diligence Checklists
• 📘 Appendix E: Addresses and Jurisdiction Tables of Sub‑Registries
• 📘 Appendix F: Frequently Asked Questions (100) with Authoritative Answers
• 📘 Appendix G: Bibliography and Suggested Reading
• 📘 Appendix H: Supplemental Resource Directory

About the Author & Contact Information | Afzal Hosen Mandal

Afzal Hosen Mandal

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Specializations: Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Property Law, Digital & Cyber Law

Location: Narsingdi Judge Court, Bangladesh

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Disclaimer: This treatise is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult a qualified legal professional for advice regarding your specific situation. The links will be updated as individual chapters are published.