Sunday, 5th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 11th January 2026, 5:15 AM
In the forthcoming 13th national parliamentary elections, Tania Rabb, senior co-chairperson of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), has filed her candidacy for the Laxmipur-4 constituency, covering Ramgati and Kamalnagar. Analysis of the affidavits submitted to the Election Commission reveals that Tania Rabb’s declared wealth is nearly eight and a half times greater than that of her husband, A S M Abdur Rabb, while her annual income is almost three times higher.
Tania Rabb is the sole female candidate among 25 contenders across the four Laxmipur constituencies. She hails from Charbadam village in Ramgati Upazila. Her husband, A S M Abdur Rabb, is a noted historical figure who, on 2 March 1971, led the raising of Bangladesh’s first national flag at Dhaka University.
According to her affidavit, Tania Rabb holds a bachelor’s degree. Her annual income is reported as BDT 8,292,011, and her total declared assets amount to BDT 140,809,887. In comparison, her husband earns BDT 2,599,760 annually, with total assets of BDT 16,514,403.
A detailed breakdown of their assets highlights the significant disparity between the couple:
| Asset Type | Tania Rabb | A S M Abdur Rabb |
|---|---|---|
| Bank deposits | BDT 248,961 | BDT 1,642,726 |
| Bonds, debentures, shares (listed & unlisted) | BDT 57,503,000 | BDT 10,000,000 |
| Deposits & investments in financial institutions | BDT 4,500,000 | BDT 3,000,000 |
| Vehicles | 2 (BDT 6,165,000) | – |
| Jewellery (gold) | 50 bhori | 10 bhori |
| Furniture & household items | BDT 1,000,000 | BDT 1,000,000 |
| Real estate (buildings) | BDT 12,926,433 | – |
| Rental income from property | BDT 1,472,226 | – |
| Inherited assets | – | BDT 5,454,077 |
| Income tax paid (latest) | BDT 2,320,708 | BDT 347,600 |
Tania Rabb’s immovable and movable assets, including her property, investments, vehicles, and jewellery, are valued at over BDT 69,416,961 at acquisition cost. Her rental income alone contributes BDT 1,472,226 annually, while financial investments generate BDT 6,819,785.
Her husband, on the other hand, has accumulated wealth primarily through inheritance and personal investments. His deposits, shares, and other assets sum up to BDT 16.5 million, with the latest income tax paid standing at BDT 347,600.
The figures clearly underscore Tania Rabb’s financial independence and her significant advantage in wealth compared to her spouse, making her one of the wealthiest political candidates in the district and the only female contender in this electoral cycle.
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