Dhaka, July 30 -- Government land will no longer be handed over to any organisation at nominal or token prices, Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed announced on Monday, signalling a shift toward stricter valuation policies on public assets.
Speaking to reporters following a meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Economic Affairs and Government Procurement at the Secretariat, the finance adviser emphasised the government's commitment to ensuring that all land transfers reflect appropriate market value.
"If anyone wants to acquire government land, they will have to pay the proper price," he stated firmly.
The announcement comes in the wake of a proposal to transfer ownership of Jalil Textile Mills Ltd, located in Bhatiari, Chattogra...