Unjust Land Right of Women in Bangladesh

There have been many efforts in the recent few years to bring women into mainstream development in Bangladesh, but they are falling far behind and there have been disparity between men and women in the family and society in many respects. One of the factors that are working behind the backwardness is womens‟ limited and unjust right and access to resources, particularly to land. Moreover, the existing systems, laws, administration etc. are not suitable for women to enjoy rights over immoveable property. Hence, they require a separate land policy and legislation where equal rights over land should be clearly mentioned as per the international conventions. In addition, proper implementation of existing land laws, women friendly and digital land administration as well as women welcoming environment and supportive system of access to land can establish their rights and can empower them as well. This article aimed to elaborate the situation where a basic right of women has been manifestly deserted with a particular focus on the interpretation of the constitutional position and the existing statutory provisions regarding right to hold property by women. This Article also took an attempt to focus on indigenous womens‟ right to inherit land and religious position in this regard along with some effective suggestions