Mohammad Mehedi Hasan
Editor & Investigative Journalist | Black Lens 2.0
Date: January 10, 2026
Location: Kasba, Bangladesh
BRAHMANBARIA – A Black Lens 2.0 investigation has uncovered significant discrepancies in the financial disclosures of Kabir Ahmed Bhuiyan, a prominent candidate for the Brahmanbaria-04 constituency. While Mr. Bhuiyan sworn in his election affidavit that he possesses no assets or income sources abroad, official government records from the United Kingdom reveal that he is the active Director and sole shareholder of a private limited company based in England.
The discovery raises serious legal questions regarding the transparency of his candidacy under the Representation of the People Order (RPO) 1972, which mandates full disclosure of all domestic and foreign assets.
The Undeclared UK Assets
According to the candidate’s affidavit (Form 21) submitted to the Election Commission on December 29, 2025, Mr. Bhuiyan marked “Not Applicable” (প্রযোজ্য নহে) in all sections related to foreign assets, foreign currency, and income generated outside Bangladesh.
However, documents retrieved from the UK’s Companies House tell a different story.
Records show that Mr. Bhuiyan incorporated “BHUIYAN GROUP UK LTD” (Company Number: 14679268) on February 21, 2023. The company remains active, with its registered office at 6 Valence Wood Road, Dagenham, Essex.
Most notably, the company’s latest financial accounts, filed for the period ending February 28, 2025, show:
- Total Net Assets: £9,824 (Approximately 16 Lakh BDT).
- Shareholding: Mr. Bhuiyan holds 120 Ordinary Shares, giving him 100% ownership and control.
- Director Approval: These accounts were approved by the Board and signed by Kabir Ahmed Bhuiyan himself on November 18, 2025—just 41 days before he signed his election affidavit claiming he had no such assets.
The Affidavit vs. Reality
A side-by-side analysis of the documents exposes the contradictions:
- Movable Assets: In Section 7(a) of the affidavit, Mr. Bhuiyan declared he has no “Movable assets abroad.” Yet, his 100% shareholding in the UK company constitutes a significant movable financial asset.
- Income Source: In Section 6, he claimed no income from foreign sources. However, as the sole owner of a profitable UK entity, his financial interest remains undeclared.
- Residency Status: While his nomination paper lists his permanent address in Brahmanbaria Sadar, the UK company filings officially list his “Country of Residence” as England.
Legal Implications
Under Article 12 (3b) of the Representation of the People Order (RPO) 1972, a candidate must submit a statement of all assets and liabilities, including those of their dependents. The concealment of wealth, particularly foreign assets, is considered a “corrupt practice” and a violation of the electoral code of conduct.
If proven that a candidate willfully provided false information in a sworn affidavit, the Election Commission has the authority to cancel the nomination. Furthermore, under Article 66(2) of the Constitution, providing false testimony can lead to disqualification from Parliament even after being elected.
Candidate’s Response
Black Lens 2.0 is committed to fair and balanced journalism. We sought to clarify these discrepancies directly with Mr. Kabir Ahmed Bhuiyan.
(01714174650) We attempted to contact the candidate by phone, but received no response.
As of the publication of this report, the candidate has not issued any public statement explaining why his UK business interests were omitted from his mandatory election disclosures.
This report is based on public records available via the UK Companies House and the Bangladesh Election Commission.
