BNP submits annual income-expenditure statement to EC, reports Taka 6cr surplus
The BNP on Sunday submitted the income-expenditure statement for the calendar year 2025 to the Election Commission (EC).
According to the statement, the party’s total income in 2025 was Taka 22.19 crore, and expenditure was Taka 15.26 crore, leaving a surplus of Taka 6.93 crore.
A BNP delegation led by Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi formally handed over the income-expenditure (audit report) statement to Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhter Ahmed at the EC Secretariat in Agargaon.
Other members of the delegation were party Treasurer and State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat, and Assistant Office Secretary Monir Hossain.
Speaking at a briefing after submitting the income-expenditure statement, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, "Today we submitted the income-expenditure statement for the calendar year 2025, from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, to the Commission."
He said expenditures included financial donations to individuals, relief distribution in flood-affected districts, printing posters and leaflets, purchasing vehicles for party purposes, rally expenses, hall rent and other expenses for various discussion meetings, publishing newspaper supplements, Ramadan iftar mahfils and various official expenses.
The veteran BNP leader informed that the opening balance at the start of the year was Taka 2.131 crore. After the year's income and expenditure, the total amount deposited in banks stood at Taka 28.4 crore. Additionally, the party has Taka 2.79 lakh in cash on hand. The final total balance is Taka 28.7 crore.
"As every year, 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," he added.
Rizvi further said submitting the income-expenditure statement to the EC by July 31 each year is part of ensuring financial transparency of political parties and establishing accountability to the people.
"Total income of Taka 22.19 crore 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," he said.
On the other hand, the party spent Taka 15.26 crore 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.
In response to a journalist's question regarding the participation of Awami League leaders in local government elections, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, 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.