The annual income of former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor and Awami League's nominated candidate for Dhaka-6 constituency Sayeed Khokon is currently Tk11,53,46,056. This amount indicates he earns nearly Tk1,00,00,000 per month.
Eight years ago, his annual income was Tk41,74,780, which was slightly less than Tk3,50,000 per month. In eight years, his income has increased by about 28 times.
A comparative analysis of Sayeed Khokon's affidavits for the 2015 Dhaka South City Corporation mayoral election and the 12th national parliamentary election reveals these details.
Annual income
Currently, his sources of income include annually Tk6,40,38,056 from house rent, Tk21,50,000 from business, Tk2,08,000 as a company director, and Tk4,89,50,000 from other sources (bonds), making his monthly income Tk96,12,000.
In 2015, his annual income was Tk32,34,150 from house rent, Tk8,32,630 from business, and Tk1,08,000 as a company director, totalling a monthly income of Tk3,48,000.
Immovable and movable assets
The current value of Sayeed Khokon and his wife’s immovable and movable assets is Tk352,67,72,571. Of this, Sayeed Khokon's movable assets are worth Tk77,92,87,131 and his wife’s assets are Tk85,03,86,440. The value of Sayeed Khokon's immovable assets is Tk74,70,99,000 and his wife’s assets are Tk115 crore.
In 2015, their combined assets were valued at Tk49,93,64,371. Then, Sayeed Khokon's movable assets were Tk20,67,65,216 and his wife's assets were Tk2,12,20,155. His immovable assets were worth Tk26,91,79,000
and his wife’s assets were Tk22,00,000.
Bank balance
Currently, he has Tk2,50,00,000 in cash. Eight years ago, it was Tk1,10,46,578, meaning an increase of Tk1,39,53,422 in eight years.
Investment in stock market
He currently has an investment in the stock market of Tk65,16,50,402. Eight years ago, it was Tk19,18,90,975, an increase of Tk45,97,61,427 in the stock market in eight years.
Vehicles own by Khokon
The former DSCC mayor owns buses, trucks, cars, and motorcycles worth Tk2,18,00,000 compared to Tk38,00,000 eight years ago. Although he had no gold eight years ago, he now has gold worth Tk15,00,000, in addition to Tk50,00,000 worth of furniture, which was mentioned as gifts in the 2015 affidavit.
The capital in other businesses is Tk3,05,07,729 up from Tk34,04,487 eight years ago.
Income from house and shop rent
The current income from house and shop rent is Tk6,40,38,056. Eight years ago, the income from this sector was Tk32,34,150. This means in eight years, the income from house and shop rent has increased by Tk6,08,03,906.
Reduction in liabilities
Alongside the increase in assets, there has been a reduction in liabilities. Eight years ago, Sayeed Khokon's debt was Tk19,27,77,000. Currently, the debt stands at Tk9,85,86,664.
