Powers of attorney and affidavits are core consular work for Bangladesh, because land in the country is a document-heavy business and a great many owners live abroad. The mission attests the document, which then has to be acted on in Bangladesh through the relevant registry.
Quick facts
The wording must come from the lawyer or deed writer in Bangladesh who will use it. Missions attest what is presented; they do not draft land documents or advise on their effect.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation of a power of attorney | Mission tariff | Per document |
| Affidavit | Mission tariff | Sworn before the officer |
| Signature attestation | Mission tariff | Per signature |
| Registration in Bangladesh | Charged there | Sub-registrar’s office |
| Stamp duty | Charged in Bangladesh | Depends on the transaction |
A power used for land almost always has to be registered in Bangladesh after attestation. Skipping that step is how transactions unravel later.
How to apply
- Have the document drafted in Bangladesh with the exact property description.
- Confirm whether witnesses are required and arrange them.
- Book an appointment at the mission covering your state, or check whether it accepts postal attestation.
- Sign as instructed, with identification.
- Pay by money order or cashier’s check made out to that mission.
- Courier the original to Bangladesh and have it registered.
Required documents
- Bangladeshi passport or national identity card.
- The draft document from Bangladesh.
- Full details of the person receiving the power, with their identity number.
- Land records or case references.
- Photographs where the document requires them.
- Prepaid return envelope for postal service.
Where to apply
At the mission covering your state, or during a consular tour to your area.
Additional notes
Land disputes are common
Title in Bangladesh is frequently contested and records are incomplete. A broadly drawn power can cause real loss, so limit it to the transaction in hand.
Inheritance
Estates involving heirs scattered across several countries are the usual reason for these documents, and each heir may need to attest separately.
Register it
Attestation here is only half the job. Registration in Bangladesh is what makes the power effective against third parties.
Revocation
Revoking requires a further attested document and notice to the registry and to whoever holds the original.