The affidavit submitted by Helen Jerin Khan, who has been nominated for a reserved women’s seat in the 13th National Parliament, has disclosed assets worth nearly 6.14 crore taka alongside significant financial holdings, properties, and liabilities. The information was filed with the Election Commission and pertains to the financial year 2025–26.
According to the affidavit, Helen Jerin Khan previously served as a member of the reserved women’s seat in the 8th National Parliament between 2004 and 2006 as a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-nominated representative. In the current political context, she has also been nominated from Madaripur by the ruling party, as stated in the submitted documents.
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Declared assets and financial position
The Election Commission records show that her total declared assets amount to 6,14,43,495 taka. These include cash holdings, bank deposits, investments in the stock market, fixed deposits, savings schemes, movable and immovable property, and other personal assets.
Her cash-in-hand is reported at 1,46,12,747 taka. In addition, she holds 68,34,414.74 taka in bank accounts. Her investment in the stock market stands at 26,07,102 taka.
Her fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) amount to 2,08,57,326 taka, while her deposit pension scheme (DPS) holdings are valued at 95,00,000 taka. These figures reflect her declared savings and long-term financial instruments.
Among movable assets, she has declared ownership of a motor vehicle valued at 14,10,000 taka, although the type of vehicle has not been specified. She also possesses 50 bhori of gold, though no monetary valuation or source has been disclosed in the affidavit. Additional household assets include electronic equipment worth 2,22,000 taka and furniture valued at 2,35,000 taka.
Immovable property holdings
Her immovable assets include six land plots measuring a total of 30 katha, equivalent to 16,582 square feet, with a declared value of 74,38,800 taka. The affidavit further states that she owns a flat in Dhaka and two flats in Cumilla.
The Dhaka property, located in Japan Garden City, is valued at 46,50,000 taka. The two flats in Cumilla together are valued at 29,62,400 taka.
Liabilities and loans
The affidavit also outlines significant liabilities. She has a foreign currency-denominated loan amounting to 1,73,13,277 taka. In addition, she has a personal loan of 65,00,000 taka taken from her husband.
Summary of declared assets and liabilities
| Category | Description | Amount (Taka) |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | Overall declared wealth | 6,14,43,495 |
| Cash in hand | Liquid cash holdings | 1,46,12,747 |
| Bank deposits | Savings in bank accounts | 68,34,414.74 |
| Stock investment | Share market holdings | 26,07,102 |
| Fixed deposits (FDR) | Long-term bank deposits | 2,08,57,326 |
| DPS | Savings scheme | 95,00,000 |
| Vehicle | Motor vehicle | 14,10,000 |
| Gold | 50 bhori (value not declared) | Not specified |
| Electronics | Household electronics | 2,22,000 |
| Furniture | Household furniture | 2,35,000 |
| Land | 6 plots (30 katha) | 74,38,800 |
| Dhaka flat | Japan Garden City | 46,50,000 |
| Cumilla flats | Two flats | 29,62,400 |
| Foreign currency loan | External currency liability | 1,73,13,277 |
| Personal loan | Loan from husband | 65,00,000 |
Legal record
The affidavit also states that 11 cases were filed against her after 2017. However, she was subsequently acquitted or discharged from all of these cases.
Overall, the submitted declaration presents a detailed breakdown of Helen Jerin Khan’s financial portfolio, encompassing both substantial assets and recorded liabilities as per her affidavit to the Election Commission.