25/09/2026
Advocate Saddam Hossen, who is an advocate at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and has been practising in property and land law for over 12 years, further explains, “Once a parent transferred property via heba, they traditionally lost all legal control immediately.
Hossen adds, “Parents can now keep what’s called a ‘life interest,’ which is essentially the right to live in a house, use it, and even collect rent from it if it's leased out, for as long as they are alive.
However, Advocate Saddam Hossen points to another potential area of friction.
Hossen also believes that a property transferred under this new law could be harder to sell or mortgage. Disputes could also surface between the new owner and third parties (buyers, banks) over valuation or the enforceability of deals.
Now, a parent, grandparent, or spouse can transfer ownership to a child, grandchild, or spouse, while still retaining the right to use the property for as long as they are alive.
The amendment can help reduce certain categories of family property disputes, although the lawyers interviewed also pointed to areas that could create new complications.
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