Selima Rahman, a member of the Standing Committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been nominated for a reserved women’s seat for the third time. Previously, she represented the BNP in the National Parliament from Barishal in 1991 and 2001. On this occasion as well, she has been nominated from Barishal by the party described as the ruling party in the submitted statement.
An analysis of her affidavit submitted to the Election Commission shows that, in her income tax return for December of the previous year, Selima Rahman declared total assets amounting to Tk 6,88,95,737.
According to the affidavit, she owns a house measuring 10,612 square feet, valued at Tk 2,62,45,195. However, neither the location nor the type of property has been specified in the declaration.
Her profession is listed as politics. The affidavit further states that she holds Tk 70,99,775 in cash and has Tk 3,17,70,767 deposited in various bank accounts. The acquisition value of a vehicle used by her has been declared as Tk 35,80,000, although the type of vehicle has not been mentioned.
The declaration submitted to the Election Commission also includes a breakdown of both movable and immovable assets. Income from immovable property, including houses or apartments, is recorded at Tk 7,92,000 per annum. Additionally, she has investments worth Tk 28,11,239. Other declared assets include gold valued at the purchase price of Tk 50,000 for 30 bhori, and household furniture valued at Tk 1,50,000.
Summary of Assets
| Category | Description | Value (Tk) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Property | 10,612 sq ft house (location unspecified) | 2,62,45,195 |
| Cash in Hand | Personal holdings | 70,99,775 |
| Bank Deposits | Multiple accounts | 3,17,70,767 |
| Vehicle | Acquisition value (type unspecified) | 35,80,000 |
| Investments | Financial investments | 28,11,239 |
| Gold | 30 bhori (purchase value) | 50,000 |
| Household Items | Furniture | 1,50,000 |
The affidavit also records several liabilities. These include an advance payment of Tk 2,20,00,000 received against the sale of a flat, a loan of Tk 1,20,00,000 taken from her daughter, and Tk 9,30,000 related to house rent obligations.
Summary of Liabilities
| Category | Description | Value (Tk) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Sale Advance | Advance received against property sale | 2,20,00,000 |
| Family Loan | Borrowed from daughter | 1,20,00,000 |
| Rent-Related Liability | House rent dues | 9,30,000 |
The affidavit further notes that Selima Rahman faced eight cases filed against her in 2015 during the tenure of the then Awami League government. Following a mass political change referred to as the July uprising, those cases were withdrawn through an executive order. At present, according to the declaration, there are no pending cases against her.
The document submitted to the Election Commission thus presents a detailed overview of her declared financial position, including both assets and liabilities, as well as her legal status at the time of submission.