The affidavit submitted by Nipun Roy Chowdhury, who has been nominated by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for a reserved seat for women in the 13th National Parliament, has disclosed significant holdings of gold and other valuable metal ornaments belonging to her and her family.
According to the affidavit, Nipun Roy Chowdhury holds 502 bhori of gold and other precious metal jewellery in her own name. In addition, her husband, Amitabh Roy, is recorded as holding a further 100 bhori of similar ornaments. However, no monetary valuation has been assigned to these assets. The affidavit states that their acquisition cost is unknown and that the items were received as gifts.
Nipun Roy Chowdhury serves as the General Secretary of the Dhaka District unit of the BNP. She is also professionally identified as a lawyer. Her family background includes being the daughter of a former cultural affairs minister, Nitai Roy Chowdhury, and the daughter-in-law of a member of the BNP Standing Committee, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy. Her husband, Amitabh Roy, is identified as a businessman.
In terms of income, the affidavit records Nipun Roy Chowdhury’s annual earnings at approximately 2.6 million Bangladeshi taka from her professional practice. In addition, she earns around 450,000 taka annually from shares and bank deposits. Her husband’s income is recorded under business activities.
The affidavit further details financial assets and liabilities. Nipun Roy Chowdhury holds fixed deposits amounting to 11,321,000 taka. She also owns two vehicles with a combined purchase value of 11.1 million taka. Her total movable assets are stated to be approximately 105 million taka. Her husband’s movable assets are recorded at over 35 million taka.
Among immovable assets, Nipun Roy Chowdhury has declared ownership of a flat purchased for 8,520,000 taka. However, the affidavit does not specify the location of the property.
Liabilities are also recorded. Nipun Roy Chowdhury has reported bank loans and personal liabilities amounting to 11.9 million taka. The couple collectively holds 7.6 million taka in cash, of which 1,329,000 taka belongs personally to Nipun Roy Chowdhury.
Summary of Declared Assets and Liabilities
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewellery (Nipun Roy) | Gold and precious metal ornaments | 502 bhori |
| Jewellery (Amitabh Roy) | Gold and precious metal ornaments | 100 bhori |
| Annual income (Nipun Roy) | Legal practice and other sources | 2.6 million + 0.45 million taka |
| Fixed deposits | Nipun Roy Chowdhury | 11,321,000 taka |
| Vehicles | Two vehicles (purchase value) | 11,100,000 taka |
| Movable assets | Nipun Roy Chowdhury | Approximately 105 million taka |
| Movable assets | Amitabh Roy | Over 35 million taka |
| Flat | Residential property | 8,520,000 taka |
| Bank loans and liabilities | Nipun Roy Chowdhury | 11.9 million taka |
| Cash holdings | Joint (husband and wife) | 7.6 million taka |
| Personal cash | Nipun Roy Chowdhury | 1,329,000 taka |
The affidavit thus provides a structured disclosure of income, assets, liabilities, and jewellery holdings of Nipun Roy Chowdhury and her spouse, submitted as part of the electoral nomination process for the reserved women’s seat in the forthcoming parliamentary framework.