Jamaat leader Taher discloses over Tk3cr corporate liabilities in election affidavit
His wife, also a medical practitioner, reported a significantly higher annual income of Tk44.41 lakh
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Md Taher has disclosed more than Tk3 crore in corporate liabilities in his election affidavit submitted ahead of the national polls.
According to the affidavit published by the Election Commission, Taher – a physician-turned businessman in the medical services sector – earns an annual income of about Tk10.38 lakh, primarily as remuneration from various institutions.
His income tax return for the 2024-25 assessment year shows that his wife, also a medical practitioner, reported a significantly higher annual income of Tk44.41 lakh.
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As per the disclosures, Taher's net wealth stands at around Tk1 crore, while his wife's net wealth amounts to Tk4.64 crore.
Taher, who represented Cumilla-11 (Chouddagram) in the 8th National Parliament, signed the affidavit on 28 December 2025, detailing his assets, income, liabilities and legal history.
The affidavit states that Taher's movable assets include Tk51.08 lakh in cash and Tk22.56 lakh invested in shares and bonds. His wife holds Tk21.92 lakh in cash and more than Tk92 lakh in shares and bonds.
Taher has reported ownership of 10.07 decimals of inherited agricultural and non-agricultural land valued at Tk22.16 lakh. In contrast, his wife owns three houses or apartments, which were valued at Tk3.55 crore at the time of acquisition.
While Taher has reported no personal bank loans, he has disclosed a corporate liability of approximately Tk3.15 crore.
For his connections with the Cumilla Central Medical College & Hospital, he is liable for a loan taken from EXIM Bank's Cumilla branch, according to the affidavit.
The disclosure also shows that 37 cases have been filed against Taher. Of these, two cases are currently pending – one under the Special Powers Act, 1974, and another under multiple sections of the Penal Code, which has been stayed by the High Court. The remaining 35 cases were disposed of through acquittals, discharges or withdrawals.
Taher first entered parliament in 2001. In his affidavit, he claims to have maintained law and order, improved education, completed 80% of infrastructure projects, and implemented rural electrification and road-paving initiatives in his constituency.
