Purbachal New Town, the largest planned township in Bangladesh, has long been divided among three different districts. This had created confusion among the residents as to which office to approach for a police complaint, water line or trade license. That confusion is coming to an end now with the government deciding to bring the whole project under Dhaka administration.
What Changed, Exactly
Purbachal New Town was spread over 3 different jurisdictions so far:
•Narayanganj District, Rupganj Upazila
•Kaliganj Upazila, Gazipur District
•A small portion of Khilkhet of the Dhaka district
Now the cabinet has approved a move to bring the Rupganj and Kaliganj parts of Purbachal under Dhaka district too. Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and Dhaka WASA will also have jurisdiction over the project area. This is the concept of “one district, one authority”. There will no longer be three separate district administrations working in parallel; instead, one set of offices will manage land records, policing, water supply and city services for the entire township.
The Ministry of Housing and Public Works pushed the proposal so that once construction work winds down, RAJUK, the Capital Development Authority that built Purbachal, can transfer daily administrative and civic responsibilities to the proper city bodies.
Why this matters to plot owners & residents
For years, there was a common complaint from Purbachal plot owners. If there was a dispute in the Narayanganj part, buyers had to go to Narayanganj courts and police stations, although their neighbour two sectors away was under Gazipur rules. This scattered system culminates in one Dhaka administration.
What practical benefits can residents expect:
•One (DMP) instead of three police jurisdictions, clearer reporting lines for security issues
•One water authority (Dhaka WASA) looking after connections and billing instead of separate district utilities
•One District One Office for land records, simplified property registration and mutation
•DNCC facilitates easier access to city corporation services such as trade licenses, holding tax payment and waste collection
The Home Ministry has already approved four police stations, six outposts and 41 police boxes for Purbachal under DMP, and plans are in place for a full police division like other DMP zones. Schools, colleges and a hospital are also planned as part of the same push to make the township fully functional under one authority.
What This Means for Bills & Payments
With DNCC and Dhaka WASA on board, residents should eventually see city services channelled through the same digital payment channels as the rest of Dhaka, including mobile financial services like bKash and Nagad for utility and holding tax payments. There has not been any confirmation yet about Purbachal specifically, so the residents should wait for the official notices from RAJUK and DNCC before assuming any online payment system to be live.
Purbachal Plot Owners Quick Checklist
•Retain your original allotment papers and khatian (land record) for any re-verification under Dhaka district.
•Watch out for RAJUK notices announcing your sector’s DMP station and DNCC ward. Do not pay any unofficial “processing fee” to agents who claim to be able to speed up the jurisdiction transfer
•Once DNCC officially takes over your sector, confirm your trade license or holding tax office
Early report any mismatch in land records, as old documents of Narayanganj or Gazipur may need to be updated
Conclusion
Bringing Purbachal New Town fully under Dhaka district is a pragmatic solution to years of administrative confusion. It should make life easier for the thousands of families who have plots there. It’s not going to happen overnight, so residents should look out for official announcements from RAJUK and DNCC rather than rumours or local agents.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does this change affect the land ownership in Purbachal?
No. Ownership records and allocations do not change. Only the administrative authority for services and jurisdiction is being changed.
2. Will the postal address of my plot change?
Addresses might change from time to time with DNCC ward number allocation, but this will be a slow process, and RAJUK will directly inform plot owners.
3. What to do now if I have a police or utility complaint in Purbachal?
Please continue to use the existing local police station and utility office until your particular sectors are officially handed over to DMP and Dhaka WASA. Also, check the RAJUK notices for the exact date of handover for your sector.
Summary:
The government has approved bringing the entire Purbachal New Town Project under Dhaka district, Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, and Dhaka WASA. Earlier, the project was split across three districts, causing confusion over services, security, and civic authority. This article explains what changed, why it matters, and what plot owners should do next.
