Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- BNP candidate Shama Obaid's annual income has dropped over the past seven years, even as the value of her assets has grown significantly.

Shama, who is contesting the Faridpur-2 constituency covering Saltha and Nagarkanda, disclosed the figures in documents submitted to the Election Commission ahead of the 13th parliamentary election.

Her latest affidavit shows an annual income of Tk 2.19 million, down from Tk 3.01 million declared in the 2018 general election -- a drop of around Tk 818,000.

At the same time, the declared value of her movable assets has more than doubled. In 2018, these assets were listed at just over Tk 15 million. They are now valued at more than Tk 35 million, an increase of over Tk 20 million.

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