In a significant stride towards institutional transparency, the Cabinet Division of the Interim Government of Bangladesh has officially released the wealth statements of its members. The disclosures, published on Tuesday, detail the financial standings of the advisers as of 30 June 2025, providing a comparative analysis against the previous fiscal year.
The move comes as a fulfilment of a pledge made by the Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, shortly after the transition of power on 8 August 2024. Following the student-led mass uprising that saw the collapse of the previous administration, Professor Yunus had promised a rigorous stance against corruption, starting with personal financial accountability within his cabinet.
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Professor Muhammad Yunus: A Detailed Breakdown
The Chief Adviser’s total assets were valued at 156,244,065 BDT as of 30 June 2025, representing an increase of approximately 16.1 million BDT over twelve months. The statement attributes this growth to the encashment of savings certificates, interest from fixed deposits, and inherited shares.
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) clarifies that “financial assets” encompass cash, bank balances, savings certificates, and company dividends, while “non-financial assets” refer to immovable property such as land and buildings.
| Category | Value as of June 2025 (BDT) | Previous Year (BDT) |
| Financial Assets | 147,664,401 | 131,871,433 |
| Non-Financial Assets | 2,106,250 | 2,092,500 |
| Offshore Assets | 6,473,414 | 6,175,740 |
| Total Wealth | 156,244,065 | 140,139,673 |
Conversely, his wife, Afrozi Yunus, saw her net worth decrease from 21.1 million BDT to 12.7 million BDT within the same period. While Professor Yunus carries no debt, his wife reported liabilities amounting to 1.69 million BDT.
Wealth Highlights Across the Cabinet
The disclosure covers all 21 members of the advisory council, along with special assistants and envoys. The data reveals a broad spectrum of financial backgrounds, from academic professionals to industry stalwarts.
The Top Tier and Notable Increases
Sheikh Bashir Uddin (Commerce): Currently the wealthiest member disclosed, with total assets amounting to 916,510,895 BDT.
Wahiduddin Mahmud (Planning): Reported assets of 162.2 million BDT, citing developer agreements and bank profits as primary growth drivers.
Adilur Rahman Khan (Housing): Saw a notable jump in non-financial assets, rising from 9.8 million BDT to over 25.2 million BDT due to inherited agricultural and residential property.
Professional and Academic Contingent
Salehuddin Ahmed (Finance): Maintains a stable portfolio of 71.6 million BDT.
Asif Nazrul (Law): Reported personal wealth of 16 million BDT, while his wife, Shila Ahmed, holds assets exceeding 24.4 million BDT.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan (Environment): One of the few to report a decrease, with assets falling from 22.5 million BDT to 11.2 million BDT.
Special Appointees and Offshore Holdings
The National Security Adviser, Khalilur Rahman, presented a distinct financial profile with significant international holdings, reporting $4.63 million USD in addition to 2.2 million BDT. His liabilities are also substantial, totalling $1.2 million USD. Meanwhile, Special Assistant General (Retd) Abdul Hafiz reported a combined family wealth exceeding 160 million BDT.
The release of these documents aims to quieten critics who had questioned the delay in transparency measures. By placing these figures in the public domain, the interim administration seeks to set a new precedent for governance in Bangladesh, ensuring that those in power are held to the same financial scrutiny as the citizens they serve.