No one can own over 60 bighas of land: Saifuzzaman

No one can own over 60 bighas of land: Saifuzzaman

Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury today said an individual cannot own more than 60 bighas of agricultural land as per the Land Reform Act-2023. "If inherited land exceeds 60 bighas, the heir can choose to retain 60 bighas of land, while the remaining land will become government-owned (Khas) and compensation will be provided according to government regulations," he made the comments at a press conference held at his ministry, an official release said. The press conference was held as the three land-related bills passed by the Jatiya Sangsad yesterday (Tuesday).