Islami Andolan's Faizul Karim declares assets worth over Tk1.64cr, wife holds 187 bhori gold

Islami Andolan Bangladesh Nayeb-e-Ameer Mufti Syed Faizul Karim, popularly known as Charmonai Pir, has declared net assets worth Tk1.64 crore in his election affidavit submitted for the Barishal-5 (Barishal sadar) constituency.

According to the affidavit filed with the Election Commission on 24 December 2025, Faizul Karim identified his profession as teaching and delivering religious sermons and reported annual earnings from multiple sources.

His declared income includes Tk3.22 lakh from house rents, Tk4 lakh from teaching and consultancy, and Tk7 lakh from employment.

The disclosure shows that the candidate has Tk31 lakh in cash, while his wife possesses Tk7.20 lakh. His declared bank deposits amount to Tk1,176.

A striking feature of the affidavit is the declaration of gold jewellery owned by his wife. While Faizul Karim reported no gold assets in his own name, his wife owns 187 bhori of gold jewellery.

Among his movable assets, the candidate also listed a licensed firearm valued at Tk2 lakh.

The bulk of Faizul Karim's wealth lies in immovable property. According to the affidavit, the estimated current value of the immovable assets stands at approximately Tk3.15 crore, placing him among the wealthier candidates contesting the constituency.

Regarding his legal status, Faizul Karim stated that he has no active criminal cases. The affidavit mentions one case filed in 2002, which ended in acquittal or discharge. He also declared that neither he nor his family members have any outstanding loans or liabilities.

In terms of education, he holds a Kamil (Fiqh) degree, which is considered equivalent to a master's qualification.

His permanent address is listed as Charmonai in Barishal Sadar, an area known as a hub for religious and political activities.