The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday submitted its financial report for the 2024 calendar year to the Election Commission (EC), showing a surplus income of over Tk 10.85 crore.

According to the report, the party earned a total of Tk 15,65,94,842 while spending Tk 4,80,04,823, leaving a surplus of Tk 10,85,90,019.

A BNP delegation led by Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi submitted the financial statement to EC Senior Secretary Md Akhtar Ahmed at Nirbachan Bhaban in Dhaka.

Speaking to reporters afterward, Rizvi said the party's income was generated mainly from monthly subscriptions by members, book sales, bank interest, and one-time donations.

He said the expenditures covered areas such as personal assistance, disaster response, political programmes, and printing materials like leaflets and posters.

Rizvi also said the performance of past election commissions, accusing them of acting as "tools of fascism" by holding "midnight voting" and legitimising "rigged elections." He alleged that previous commissions were formed with "spineless, job-seeking individuals."

However, he expressed hope that the current EC would act responsibly and ensure a free, fair, and credible election environment. 

“BNP wants the Election Commission to become a trusted institution that resists any electoral conspiracy,” he added.

Under existing laws, all registered political parties must submit their annual financial statements to the EC by July 31.

BNP’s financial reports have varied in recent years. 

In 2023, the party earned Tk 1.1 crore and spent Tk 3.65 crore, covering the deficit from previous savings. 

In 2022, it reported an income of Tk 5.92 crore against Tk 3.88 crore in spending, with a reserve fund of Tk 2.03 crore.

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