Real estate in Bangladesh

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Real estate in Bangladesh refers to the industry and market related to the buying, selling, and development of properties in the country. It is a fastest growing sector in Bangladesh. [1]

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History and Journey

Bangladesh's first real estate company is Eastern Housing Limited (EHL), [2] established in 1964. [3] Country's first real estate housing project was started this year in Pallabi, Mirpur, Dhaka. [4] However, the real estate industry in Bangladesh has been growing steadily since the 1970s, with the number of developers increasing from 5 in 1980 to 42 in 1988. The industry has been boosted by rapid economic growth, increased demand for real estate housing, and the emergence of a middle class. [5] During the years 1990-1992, Bangladesh underwent economic changes following a shift in government, resulting in a recession within the real estate market due to a decline in investor interest. [6] The Real Estate Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) was established in 1991 to standardize industry practices and promote consumer confidence. The industry has had a positive impact on the economy, with millions of people benefiting from home ownership and rental opportunities. [7]

In 2004-2006, the real estate market in Bangladesh faced a significant increase in investment and a surge in supply, attracting both investors and new entrepreneurs. However, during 2006-08, the real estate sector experienced a downturn, due to a changed socio-political scenario, resulting in declining trends and causing many novice realtors to exit the business. During 2009-2011 the business sector saw a resurgence of investment and a subsequent boom, but unfortunately, this period of growth was short-lived. [8]

In 2012, the real estate business in Bangladesh faced a significant downturn, which was further exacerbated by political unrest in the next year, 2013. As a consequence, many real estate companies struggled to attract clients, despite reducing apartment prices. Additionally, numerous buyers canceled their bookings due to non-payment of installments. [6] However, The sector made a contribution of approximately 7.08% to the country's GDP in the fiscal year of 2014, and when factoring in its linkage industries, the overall contribution reached around 12%. [8] Finally, the situation gradually improved in 2016. [6]

In mid-2018, the Government of Bangladesh introduced home loans for government employees at a 5% interest rate [9] and also reduced real estate property registration costs in 2019. [10] These initiatives resulted in a positive trend in the real estate business of Bangladesh. [6] The sector has contributed 7.8% to the country's GDP in this year, amounting BDT 1.415 trillion. [11]

In 2020, the real estate market value in Bangladesh was BDT 50,000 crore with 15-17% of the market share. [12]

In 2021, the demand in the real estate sector is on the rise. [6] Around 1,50,000 Crore Bangladeshi taka was invested in this sector. [13] Considering the previous real estate history in Bangladesh, the highest number of flats were sold in 2021, surpassing the 10,000 mark. [14] Consequently, this sector contributed around 8% to the GDP in Bangladesh and employed 3.5 million people in this year. [15]

In 2023, the real estate industry in Bangladesh is still growing, but it is facing some challenges, such as the limited availability of land. [7] The sector has contributed 7.93% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fiscal year of 2023. [16]

Dhaka

According to the Bangladesh Bank's Monetary Policy Review Report, in 1975, the price of a one-katha plot of land in Gulshan was 25,000 Bangladeshi taka ($1,800 in 1975). By 1990, it had reached nearly 100,000 taka ($2,900 in 1990). In 2020, it was 50 million taka ($590,000 in 2020). Land and flat prices also increased in Dhanmondi, Shantinagar, and Uttara, although not by as much. According to the Institute for Planning and Development, land prices in Dhaka increased by 2,740% between 2000 and 2021, and flat prices increased by 716% over the same period. The institute attributed the increase to "A lack of proper city development plans, ineffective regulations and lack of government initiatives for ensuring housing for all". [17]

Laws

The real estate industry in Bangladesh operates under various laws and regulations, including:

Organizations

Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) is a trade association of real estate developers. [23] It has organized real estate fairs in Dhaka and Chittagong. [24] [25]

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  2. ↑ "Eastern Housing plans to launch new projects".
  3. ↑ "Eastern Housing Limited".
  4. ↑ "19 - EHL Annual Report 2016 All-1477388939-2 PDF | PDF | Corporate Governance | Board of Directors".
  5. ↑ Mansur Ahamed (August 2014). "A Report on Real Estate Sector of Bangladesh" (PDF). JBBC Corporation.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Real Estate Business in Bangladesh is booming again overcoming the brunt of Pandemic".
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  8. 1 2 "Real estate development". 2 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Government employees to get home loans with 5% interest rate".
  10. ↑ "Govt to cut property registration cost".
  11. ↑ "Real estate, housing sector's share in GDP 7.8pc: Survey".
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  13. ↑ "Rapid urbanisation boosts housing in district towns". 25 April 2022.
  14. ↑ "Flat sales cross 10,000-mark for the first time". 22 December 2021.
  15. ↑ "Movements of residential prices in Bangladesh".
  16. ↑ "The power of real estate". 31 May 2023.
  17. ↑ Abbas Uddin Noyon; Md Jahidul Islam (3 October 2022). "Up to 2700% land price hike in two decades makes owning home in Dhaka elusive". The Business Standard.
  18. ↑ "The Town Improvement Act, 1953" (PDF). RAJUK.
  19. ↑ Md. Mahmudul Hasan Raziv (December 2018). "An overview of Real Estate Law in Bangladesh".
  20. ↑ Quazi Ariffur Rahman. "Revisiting Real Estate Act, 2010". Law and Our Rights.
  21. ↑ "Real Estate & Housing Association of Bangladesh" (PDF). REHAB.
  22. ↑ "Realtors urge govt to revise DAP". Dhaka Tribune. 13 October 2022.
  23. ↑ "Brief About REHAB". Real Estate & Housing Association of Bangladesh.
  24. ↑ "Real estate fair ends on high note". The Daily Star. 26 December 2016.
  25. ↑ "REHAB fair kicks off in CTG tomorrow". The Daily Star. 22 February 2023.
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