Head of chambers, Ain Bisharod
Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh
Property, land and real estate lawyer in Dhaka
Profile
Matin Sarkaer Mishuk is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and head of chambers at Ain Bisharod, a Dhaka law firm built around land, property and real estate law. For more than 8 years, his practice has centred on one question his clients keep asking: is this property safe to buy, hold or transfer?
He answers it from both sides of the table. As former Head of Legal at Aakash Developments Limited, he worked on project land acquisition, joint venture agreements, RAJUK approvals and buyer handover. In chambers, he represents individual buyers, landowners, developer companies and a large number of non-resident Bangladeshis who need their property in Bangladesh verified, protected or transferred without travelling home.
His work covers title tracing through CS, SA, RS and BS records, mutation and khatian correction, leasehold matters before RAJUK, MoHPW and NHA, power of attorney, developer-buyer disputes and civil litigation over land. He has handled matters in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Rupganj, Gazipur, Narsingdi, Cox’s Bazar and Inani.
Most property disputes I see in court could have been stopped with one careful document check before the money changed hands. That check is where I prefer to start.Adv. Matin Sarkaer Mishuk
Credentials at a glance
| Enrolment | Advocate, Bangladesh Bar Council, enrolled 2018 Advocate, High Court Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh, enrolled 2023 |
|---|---|
| Bar membership | Dhaka Bar Association, member since 2019 |
| Education | LL.M., Jagannath University, 2017 LL.B. (Hons), Bangladesh Islami University, 2016 |
| Training | Specialised course and training on land and real estate law |
| Current role | Head of chambers, Ain Bisharod |
| Previous role | Former Head of Legal, Aakash Developments Limited |
| Practice focus | Land, property and real estate law, property due diligence, real estate disputes and arbitration |
| Arbitration | Former arbitral secretary in real estate arbitration |
| Languages | Bangla, English |
| Chambers | House 33, Suite 303, 33 Court House Street, Kotwali, Dhaka Paradise Lake View, BO 73/1, Lake Drive Road, South Gulshan, Dhaka |
Practice focus
Land disputes and litigation
Civil suits, injunctions, writs, partition and title disputes over land.
Real estate and property law
Purchase and sale, due diligence, registration, possession and handover.
Leasehold property
RAJUK, MoHPW and NHA due diligence, sale permission, mutation and lease renewal.
NRB property services
Foreign power of attorney, verification, inheritance and disputes handled from abroad.
Real estate developers
JV and landowner agreements, project land due diligence and buyer disputes.
Corporate retainership
Ongoing property legal support for companies, banks and institutions.
Representative matters
Client names and identifying details are withheld. Each matter is described with the client’s consent.
Case study
Inherited land in Narayanganj blocked by a mutation error
- Client
- NRB heirs living in the United Kingdom
- Problem
- The RS record listed a deceased co-sharer’s share under the wrong plot, so the AC Land office refused mutation and a buyer walked away.
- Work done
- Traced the chain from the CS to the BS record, filed a mutation correction with supporting succession documents and followed the matter through hearing under a registered power of attorney.
- Outcome
- Mutation corrected and khatian issued in the heirs’ names. The sale completed without the clients travelling to Bangladesh.
Case study
Delayed apartment handover in Dhanmondi
- Client
- Apartment buyer
- Problem
- Handover was more than two years late and the building deviated from the approved RAJUK plan.
- Work done
- Reviewed the sale agreement and approvals, served a legal notice and led a negotiated settlement under the agreement’s dispute clause.
- Outcome
- Possession and registration completed with agreed compensation for the delay, without a full court case.
Case study
NHA leasehold apartment registration for an NRB buyer
- Client
- NRB buyer living in the Middle East
- Problem
- The apartment was on NHA leasehold land and the seller had not obtained sale permission.
- Work done
- Verified the lease and allotment records, obtained NHA sale permission and prepared the deed and power of attorney for registration.
- Outcome
- Deed registered and mutation completed in the buyer’s name.
Case study
Project land due diligence before a joint venture
- Client
- Real estate developer
- Problem
- A gap in the title chain from an unregistered heba left part of the land open to challenge.
- Work done
- Full title and record review, identified the defect and arranged a registered ratification deed from the heirs before the JV agreement was signed.
- Outcome
- Clean title for the project land and a JV agreement signed on a verified chain.
How he works
- Listen and review. Every matter starts with the documents, not assumptions. Clients receive a clear view of the risks after the first review.
- Written quotation. Fees and timelines are agreed in writing before work begins, with no hidden costs.
- Verification before payment. For purchases, title, records and approvals are checked before the client pays the seller.
- Regular written updates. Clients in Bangladesh and abroad receive progress in writing, with copies of documents at each stage.
Writing and publications
He writes on Bangladeshi land and property law for buyers, landowners and practitioners, in Bangla and English. Recent topics include RAJUK sale permission, succession certificates, multiple-sale scams in land and apartment purchases, and land document vetting.
Find him online
Talk to Adv. Matin Sarkaer Mishuk
In-person meetings at Kotwali and South Gulshan chambers, or video consultation for clients abroad. Saturday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
