Jamaat's Porwar declares Tk37 lakh in assets in election affidavit

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has submitted his affidavit for the upcoming parliamentary elections, declaring assets worth Tk37.81 lakh as per his income tax return.

The affidavit, submitted on 29 December 2025, includes details of his income, movable and immovable assets, educational qualifications, and legal history.

Porwar, who lists his profession as businessman and former teacher, reported an annual income of Tk4.67 lakh from business activities.

Assets declared

His immovable properties include non-agricultural land and buildings, with an acquisition cost of Tk22.72 lakh and a current estimated value of Tk1 crore. His movable assets total around Tk15 lakh, including Tk5.90 lakh in cash, Tk7.24 lakh in bank deposits (primarily with Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC), electronic items worth Tk80,650, and furniture valued at Tk1.10 lakh.

Porwar's wife owns 15 bhori of gold, valued at Tk45,000, along with a small bank balance. The current market value of her assets is estimated at Tk22.57 lakh, according to the affidavit.

Legal record

The affidavit also reveals that 48 criminal cases were filed against Porwar over the years, mostly between 2000 and 2024. The majority of these cases ended in acquittals or discharges, and he is not currently facing any active criminal proceedings.

A veteran politician, Porwar previously served as a member of parliament from Khulna-5 in 2001 under the BNP-led four-party alliance.

Reflecting on his tenure, he claimed a 90% success rate in suppressing terrorism in the constituency and said about 80% of promised infrastructure projects – including roads, marketplaces, and religious and educational institutions – were completed.

Academically, Porwar holds a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting. His tax record shows a payment of Tk5,625 for the 2025 assessment year.