Power of Attorney for Land Transfer in Bangladesh 2026: Irrevocable Power (Am-Moktarnama) Rules & Cancellation

By Advocate Md. Shah Alam · 2026-08-25 · 12 minutes

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Governed by the <strong>Power of Attorney Act 2012 and Power of Attorney Rules 2015</strong>, executing an Irrevocable Power of Attorney (Apraptyaharjo Am-Moktarnama) is the principal legal instrument used in real estate development, property sales, and expatriate land management in Bangladesh. Authored by <a href="/advocate-md-shah-alam" style="color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Advocate Md. Shah Alam</a>, Supreme Court Advocate. Call our Uttara chamber at <a href="tel:01712655546" style="color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;">01712655546</a>.

📋 In This Article
  1. 1. Classification: General vs Irrevocable Power of Attorney
  2. 2. Mandatory Registration & Stamp Duties (2026)
  3. 3. NRB Consular Attestation from Overseas
  4. 4. Limits on Attorney Powers to Sell Land
  5. 5. Revocation Procedure under Section 13 of 2012 Act

Irrevocable powers involving property development or consideration create vested equitable rights in favor of the attorney.

Fixed stamp duty and registration fees apply at the Sub-Registry office under government gazette rates.

Deeds executed overseas must be signed before the First Secretary / Consul, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Dhaka, and validated by the DC Treasury office.

An attorney cannot execute deeds in their own personal name unless specifically authorised in express terms.

To revoke a power of attorney, serve a 30-day statutory notice followed by a registered Deed of Revocation. Consult Advocate Md. Shah Alam at 01712655546.

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