13.08 decimals of encroached Waqf land reclaimed

The Dhaka district administration on Tuesday recovered 13.08 decimals of Waqf land in the capital’s Kotwali area by evicting illegal occupants as part of its ongoing drive against encroachment.

The operation was carried out in accordance with an official order issued by the judicial branch of the Deputy Commissioner’s office.

During the drive, authorities removed illegal occupants from City Plot No 602 under City Khatian No 21 of Dhaka Mouza, within the Kotwali Revenue Circle.

Following the eviction, possession of the recovered land was formally handed over to the Waqf Administrator through the prescribed legal process.

The operation was directly supervised by Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanom.

According to the district administration, regular eviction drives are being conducted under government directives to recover illegally occupied Waqf properties across the district.

The latest operation was led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) of the Kotwali Revenue Circle Md Shahriar Ashraf, with overall assistance from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanom said Waqf properties, like other government-owned assets, belong to the public and would not be allowed to remain under illegal occupation.

She said the district administration’s campaign against unlawful encroachment would continue in accordance with the law.