The Ministry of Land in Bangladesh has directed that possession of five categories of land must be relinquished by 2025, even if ownership deeds exist. According to recent government circulars, these include sub-kabla deeds made without proper inheritance distribution, invalid hiba deeds, forged documents, properties listed under government khas records, and vested properties held privately. Authorities clarified that the principle of 'land belongs to the deed holder' does not apply in all cases, as some deeds lack legal ownership basis. Legal action will be taken against illegal occupiers, and district administrators have been instructed to recover government lands. The initiative aims to reclaim state property, ensure rightful ownership for legitimate landholders, and increase government revenue. Citizens occupying such lands have been advised to prepare for possible legal proceedings.