The Haat and Bazar (establish and management) Bill, 2023 was passed in parliament yesterday to replace an ordinance of 1959.

As per the new law, no one can set up any haat and bazar without permission from the government.

Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury placed the bill in the House which was passed by voice vote.

If any unauthorised haat or bazar is set up in any area, the government will take that over as khas land.

The district administration and government will manage the lands of haat or bazar, and no land can be transferred permanently.

As per the proposed law, if anyone or a group of people illegally occupies khas land of any haat and bazar, and construct any establishment, will be fined not more than Tk 5,00,000 or face one year of imprisonment or both.