The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) today submitted its income-expenditure statement for the calendar year 2025 to the Election Commission (EC). The statement reported a total income of Tk 22 crore 19 lakh 55 thousand 182 and expenditure of Tk 15 crore 26 lakh 10 thousand 857, resulting in a surplus of Tk 6 crore 93 lakh 54 thousand 325. A BNP delegation led by Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi formally handed over the audited statement to EC Senior Secretary Akhter Ahmed at the EC Secretariat in Agargaon. The delegation included party Treasurer and State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat, and Assistant Office Secretary Monir Hossain.
Financial Transparency and Accountability
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi highlighted that the income-expenditure statement was prepared following proper auditing and legal processes. The party's auditor verified the accounts, the treasurer supervised it, and after approval and signatures from the party Chairman and Secretary General, it was submitted to the EC. Rizvi emphasized that submitting the statement by July 31 each year is part of ensuring financial transparency of political parties and establishing accountability to the people.
Breakdown of Income and Expenditure
The total income of Tk 22 crore 19 lakh 55 thousand 182 was received from various sources, including Executive Committee subscriptions, book sales, primary membership and nomination form sales, individual and institutional donations, and bank deposit interest. On the other hand, the party spent Tk 15 crore 26 lakh 10 thousand 857 on various sectors, including financial assistance to individuals, relief distribution in flood-affected areas, printing posters and leaflets, purchasing vehicles for party purposes, expenses for rallies and discussion meetings, hall rent, publishing newspaper supplements, Ramadan iftar mahfils and various official expenditures.
Rizvi informed that the opening balance at the start of the year was Tk 21 crore 13 lakh 97 thousand 35. After the year's income and expenditure, the total amount deposited in banks stood at Tk 28 crore 4 lakh 71 thousand 680. Additionally, the party has Tk 2 lakh 79 thousand 700 in cash on hand. The final total balance is Tk 28 crore 7 lakh 51 thousand 360.
Political Context and Future Elections
In response to a journalist's question regarding the participation of Awami League leaders in local government elections, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said that since elections are not being held on party symbols, the Election Commission and the courts are responsible for deciding who can participate. The EC will determine the matter according to existing laws.
