Land acquisition in Bangladesh is often justified in the name of national development—new power plants, highways, and urban projects meant to fuel economic growth. But behind these ambitious initiatives lie harsh realities: families displaced without fair compensation, local officials bending rules, and a regulatory system so weak that corruption becomes almost predictable. The billion-taka scandals
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..
