Real Estate & Property

State Acquisition Survey (SA) and Land Acquisition Law in Bangladesh

August 13, 2026 By Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury 6 Min Read
State Acquisition Survey (SA) and Land Acquisition Law in Bangladesh
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Practical corporate advice from Supreme Court practitioners. Always consult legal counsel before signing founder equity schedules, RJSC filings, or commercial agreements.

State Acquisition Survey (SA), or এসএ জরিপ খতিয়ান, is integral when the Bangladesh government acquires private land for public projects. SA identifies affected plots and determines compensation amounts. The Land Acquisition Act governs these acquisitions and protects landowners’ rights to fair market value compensation and due process. Landowners should verify SA survey records carefully to ensure accuracy in ownership details and compensation claims. Disputes may arise if acquisition procedures are not followed or compensation is inadequate. Awareness of SA survey procedures and legal rights empowers landowners during government acquisition and helps avoid unlawful dispossession.

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Adv. Zahid Chowdhury
Advocate Md. Zahid Chowdhury Head of Chamber | Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Specializing in corporate governance, commercial contract litigation, and High Court writ matters. Standing Committee Member at DCCI.