Land Ownership of Climate Migrants in Dhaka City Slum

An increasing number of Bangladeshis have recently migrated from rural to urban areas due to climate change is a matter of concern. Many people migrated from their place of origin to Dhaka city slums due to the influence of the climate and various economic and social reasons. Climate migrants start living in urban slums for a better and more secure life. They permanently reside and work in Dhaka without owning a house, but gradually, many acquire houses and land. The study provides information on the tenants’ ownership of land in the slums of Dhaka. The purpose of this study is the process and financial challenges of land ownership and building houses in the slums of Dhaka city. This study examines land ownership patterns among climate migrants of the Korail slum in Dhaka city. Using a mixed-methods approach, including purposive sampling, key informant interviews, and in-depth qualitative interviews, the researcher investigated the process and challenges of acquiring land ownership. Results indicate that financial constraints and informal networks play crucial roles in land acquisition. These findings have implications for urban planning policies and climate migration management in rapidly growing cities.