According to TIB, about 10 of the 18 candidates with financial assets of more than Tk 1 billion have been nominated by the ruling Awami League, while the remaining eight are contesting independently.
Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Ghazi tops the list of 18 rich candidates with assets worth Tk 13.45 billion (based on fixed price standards).
This time, a notable number of ruling party leaders are contesting the national election independently after failing to secure the party nomination.