Patuakhali, Bangladesh | Special Report | 03/08/2026
A Hindu family in Patuakhali has accused Laukati Union Parishad Chairman Ilyas Molla of allegedly attempting to occupy their ancestral land and constructing a road on the property without their consent.
According to the family, the disputed land is their legally owned ancestral property, but road construction was initiated on a portion of it without their permission. They say the development has raised concerns that they could eventually lose control of their property.
The family claims they have already approached the relevant authorities seeking intervention, but have yet to receive a satisfactory resolution. The ongoing dispute over the ownership and possession of the land has reportedly left the family concerned about the security of their ancestral property.
The family has appealed to the local administration to verify the land’s boundaries and ownership documents, take necessary legal measures and halt any construction carried out without the consent of the lawful owners.
The allegations against Ilyas Molla could not be independently verified. His response to the accusations was not available at the time of reporting.
The actual ownership of the disputed property and whether the road construction constitutes an unlawful occupation would need to be established through an official investigation and examination of relevant land records.
