REHAB demands curbs on land-share housing schemes
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has demanded an end to the unregulated housing business model in which land shares are sold with promises of delivering specific flats.
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- REHAB President Ali Afzal made the demand at a press conference yesterday at the CIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka.
- He said the model, in which a share of land is sold with a promise to build and hand over a flat of a specified size, is spreading alarmingly.
- REHAB cited a recent investigative report that found that, as of September 30, 2026, some 9,823 fraud cases related to land share-based housing projects were pending in court, involving roughly Tk 12,000 crore.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 40,000 people | “He added that 40,000 people had already been harmed by such schemes, and many feared losing everything.” |
Figure | Tk 50,000 crore | “If the trend continues, Ali warned, around Tk 50,000 crore could be tied up in lawsuits and legal disputes over share-based projects in the next two to three years.” |
Figure | Tk 12,000 crore | “REHAB cited a recent investigative report that found that, as of September 30, 2026, some 9,823 fraud cases related to land share-based housing projects were pending in court, involving roughly Tk 12,000 crore.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A particular point or place in physical space.
Synonyms: place
“In many such cases, he said, key details remain unclear, including land ownership, approved building designs, construction capacity, the use of funds, the exact location of the flat, and legal guarantees of handover.”
An oath or affirmation; a vow
Synonyms: deferred, delay, future
“He said the model, in which a share of land is sold with a promise to build and hand over a flat of a specified size, is spreading alarmingly.”
In an alarming way, frighteningly.
“He said the model, in which a share of land is sold with a promise to build and hand over a flat of a specified size, is spreading alarmingly.”
A large room for public meetings or performances.
“REHAB President Ali Afzal made the demand at a press conference yesterday at the CIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka.”
A legal assurance of something, e.g. a security for the fulfillment of an obligation.
“In many such cases, he said, key details remain unclear, including land ownership, approved building designs, construction capacity, the use of funds, the exact location of the flat, and legal guarantees of handover.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has demanded an end to the unregulated housing business model in which land shares are sold with promises of delivering specific flats.
REHAB President Ali Afzal made the demand at a press conference yesterday at the CIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka.
He said the model, in which a share of land is sold with a promise to build and hand over a flat of a specified size, is spreading alarmingly.
In many such cases, he said, key details remain unclear, including land ownership, approved building designs, construction capacity, the use of funds, the exact location of the flat, and legal guarantees of handover.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has _____ an end to the unregulated housing business model in which land shares are sold with promises of delivering specific flats.
2.In many such cases, he said, key details remain unclear, including _____ ownership, approved building designs, construction capacity, the use of funds, the exact location of the flat, and legal guarantees of handover.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.He said the model, in which a share of land is sold with a promise to build and hand over a flat of a specified size, is spreading alarmingly.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Housing & cities
Should the government build more low-cost housing in big cities? Give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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