LocationsThree-month initiative in Feni to digitize millions of land records, reduce disputes, and enhance citizen access to services nationwide
Large-Scale Pilot to Digitize Land Records Launched in Feni
August 13, 2025
Distinguished guests at the launch of the Large-Scale Pilot to Digitize Land Records in Feni, held on 13 August 2025, under the Land Data Digitalization for Inclusive Growth initiative.
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The Ministry of Land and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a large-scale pilot in Feni today (13 August 2025) under the Land Data Digitalization for Inclusive Growth (LDD4IG) initiative, supporting the Land Management Automation Project (LMAP) to transform Bangladesh’s land administration system.
The workshop, held at the Feni District Administration Office Complex, was chaired by Dr. Md. Ziauddin, Divisional Commissioner, Chattogram, with Ali Imam Majumder, Adviser, Ministry of Land as Chief Guest, and Stefan Liller, Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh as Special Guest.
Over the next three months, the pilot will digitize and verify Holding and Khatian records in eight districts across eight divisions, covering nearly seven million data points. In Feni, it will span 27 unions under six upazilas.
Ali Imam Majumder, Adviser at the Ministry of Land, speaks at the launch of the land records digitization pilot in Feni, 13 August 2025.
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Speaking at the event, Ali Imam Majumder underscored the importance of the initiative, stating that digitizing land records will significantly reduce land-related disputes, currently making up around 80% of rural court cases, and enhance transparency, efficiency, and citizen trust in land administration.
UNDP Resident Representative Stefan Liller speaks at the launch of the land records digitization pilot in Feni, 13 August 2025.
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Stefan Liller noted that citizens, including expatriates, will be able to securely access land records online, he said “This is not just a technical upgrade; it is about equity, justice, and empowerment. Once digitised, citizens, including millions of Bangladeshis living abroad, will be able to securely access and manage their land records from anywhere in the world, much like they use mobile services for financial transactions.”
Dr. Md. Ziauddin, Divisional Commissioner Chattogram, in his remarks said, “Technology is no longer confined to cities, it is opening new doors of opportunity in rural life. By combining digital services with artificial intelligence, we are moving towards a future where affordable, efficient, and accessible services will be available for all. The active participation of local communities will be our greatest strength on this journey.”
Saiful Islam, Deputy Commissioner, Feni, in his opening remarks, mentioned, “This automated land service initiative marks a transformative step towards good governance, improved service delivery, and enhanced efficiency in Bangladesh.”
Md. Parvez Hasan BPAA, Project Director (Joint Secretary), Land Management Automation Project, Ministry of Land, presented the keynote paper.
UNDP will apply global best practices from countries like Rwanda and Nepal to ensure the pilot’s success and guide its nationwide rollout. The initiative is expected to improve land tax collection, strengthen government revenue, and provide citizens with secure, verifiable land profiles linked to their NID and mobile numbers.
Md. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury, Additional Secretary (Development), Ministry of Land, Sarder M Asaduzzaman, Assistant Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh were also present.
The event brought together around 300 officials and stakeholders from government ministries, departments, civil society organisations, and the media, signalling strong national and local commitment to transforming Bangladesh’s land administration system.
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