Saturday, 10 January, 2026
Most BNP and Jamaat candidates in Chattogram are relying heavily on borrowed and donated funds to finance their parliamentary campaigns, according to statements submitted to the Election Commission (EC).
Relatives, supporters, and well-wishers are expected to contribute a significant portion of the money, highlighting the financial constraints faced by opposition candidates ahead of the 12 February polls.
In Chattogram’s 16 constituencies, all but seven of the 17 BNP candidates reported that they will cover their election expenses using a combination of personal funds and money borrowed from or donated by relatives. Similarly, most of Jamaat’s 14 candidates indicated they will fund their campaigns with contributions from well-wishers and family members.
The parliamentary election is scheduled for 12 February, alongside a referendum on implementing the July Charter. The EC is currently accepting appeals as part of the nomination scrutiny process.
Following the announcement of the election schedule, candidates are required to submit a detailed statement of all projected expenses—from collecting nomination papers to polling day—within the prescribed legal limits. Political parties also have expenditure limits under the Representation of the People Order, which sets candidates’ spending at Tk 10 per voter.
Among Chattogram constituencies, Chattogram-15, covering Lohagara and parts of Satkania, has the highest projected campaign spending. Voter numbers in the seat total 506,259, including 270,916 men and 235,343 women.
Jamaat candidate Shahjahan Chowdhury plans to spend Tk 5.062 million, funded by Tk 1.06 million from personal earnings, Tk 2.4 million from brothers abroad, and Tk 1.6 million from well-wishers. BNP’s Nazmul Mostafa Amin expects to spend Tk 5.05 million, drawing Tk 1.5 million from his business, Tk 2 million from his wife’s gold, and Tk 1.56 million from his son.
Sources of Election Funds Across Chattogram
Chattogram-1 (Mirsharai): BNP’s Nurul Amin will spend Tk 3 million—Tk 1 million from his own funds, Tk 2 million borrowed from his son-in-law. Jamaat’s Saifur Rahman plans to spend Tk 1.5 million, mostly sourced from relatives and well-wishers.
Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari): BNP’s Sarwar Alamgir plans a Tk 4.8 million campaign from personal savings and business income. Jamaat’s Mohammad Nurul Amin expects to spend Tk 2 million, funded by Tk 1.5 million from his wife and daughter, plus Tk 0.7 million in donations.
Chattogram-3 (Sandwip): Jamaat’s Muhammad Alauddin Sikder estimates Tk 2.4 million, drawn from personal funds, relatives, and supporters. BNP’s Mostafa Kamal Pasha plans a Tk 1.5 million campaign entirely from savings.
Chattogram-4 (Sitakunda & city wards 11–12): BNP’s Aslam Chowdhury will spend Tk 3.2 million from business and family contributions. Jamaat’s Md Anwar Siddique expects Tk 1.2 million from personal funds and supporters.
Chattogram-5 & 6: BNP candidates plan campaigns ranging from Tk 2.5 to Tk 3.5 million, funded largely by personal savings, business, and family support. Jamaat has no candidate in Chattogram-5, while in Chattogram-6 their candidate plans a smaller campaign supplemented by donations.
Overall, most candidates are heavily dependent on loans and contributions from relatives and supporters to finance their local election campaigns.
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Most BNP and Jamaat candidates in Chattogram are relying heavily on borrowed and donated funds to finance their parliamentary campaigns, according to statements submitted to the Election Commission (EC).
Relatives, supporters, and well-wishers are expected to contribute a significant portion of the money, highlighting the financial constraints faced by opposition candidates ahead of the 12 February polls.
In Chattogram’s 16 constituencies, all but seven of the 17 BNP candidates reported that they will cover their election expenses using a combination of personal funds and money borrowed from or donated by relatives. Similarly, most of Jamaat’s 14 candidates indicated they will fund their campaigns with contributions from well-wishers and family members.
The parliamentary election is scheduled for 12 February, alongside a referendum on implementing the July Charter. The EC is currently accepting appeals as part of the nomination scrutiny process.
Following the announcement of the election schedule, candidates are required to submit a detailed statement of all projected expenses—from collecting nomination papers to polling day—within the prescribed legal limits. Political parties also have expenditure limits under the Representation of the People Order, which sets candidates’ spending at Tk 10 per voter.
Among Chattogram constituencies, Chattogram-15, covering Lohagara and parts of Satkania, has the highest projected campaign spending. Voter numbers in the seat total 506,259, including 270,916 men and 235,343 women.
Jamaat candidate Shahjahan Chowdhury plans to spend Tk 5.062 million, funded by Tk 1.06 million from personal earnings, Tk 2.4 million from brothers abroad, and Tk 1.6 million from well-wishers. BNP’s Nazmul Mostafa Amin expects to spend Tk 5.05 million, drawing Tk 1.5 million from his business, Tk 2 million from his wife’s gold, and Tk 1.56 million from his son.
Sources of Election Funds Across Chattogram
Chattogram-1 (Mirsharai): BNP’s Nurul Amin will spend Tk 3 million—Tk 1 million from his own funds, Tk 2 million borrowed from his son-in-law. Jamaat’s Saifur Rahman plans to spend Tk 1.5 million, mostly sourced from relatives and well-wishers.
Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari): BNP’s Sarwar Alamgir plans a Tk 4.8 million campaign from personal savings and business income. Jamaat’s Mohammad Nurul Amin expects to spend Tk 2 million, funded by Tk 1.5 million from his wife and daughter, plus Tk 0.7 million in donations.
Chattogram-3 (Sandwip): Jamaat’s Muhammad Alauddin Sikder estimates Tk 2.4 million, drawn from personal funds, relatives, and supporters. BNP’s Mostafa Kamal Pasha plans a Tk 1.5 million campaign entirely from savings.
Chattogram-4 (Sitakunda & city wards 11–12): BNP’s Aslam Chowdhury will spend Tk 3.2 million from business and family contributions. Jamaat’s Md Anwar Siddique expects Tk 1.2 million from personal funds and supporters.
Chattogram-5 & 6: BNP candidates plan campaigns ranging from Tk 2.5 to Tk 3.5 million, funded largely by personal savings, business, and family support. Jamaat has no candidate in Chattogram-5, while in Chattogram-6 their candidate plans a smaller campaign supplemented by donations.
Overall, most candidates are heavily dependent on loans and contributions from relatives and supporters to finance their local election campaigns.
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