Land acquisition in Bangladesh is often justified in the name of national development—newpower plants, highways, and urban projects meant to fuel economic growth. But behindthese ambitious initiatives lie harsh realities: families displaced without fair compensation,local officials bending rules, and a regulatory system so weak that corruption becomesalmost predictable. The billion-taka scandals exposed in recent years
How land acquisition impacts lives in Bangladesh
A Long-Form Article
Shanjida Jahan Iftee
Shanjida Jahan Iftee is a faculty member of the Department of Law, Bangladesh University of Professionals. She can be reached at ifteeiftee00@gmail.com..
