Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Most BNP and Jamaat candidates in Chattogram are relying heavily on borrowed and donated funds to finance their parliamentary campaigns, according to statements filed with the Election Commission.

Relatives, supporters, and well-wishers are expected to provide a significant portion of the money, highlighting the financial constraints faced by opposition candidates in the Feb 12 polls.

In Chattogram district's 16 constituencies, all but seven of the 17 BNP candidates informed the EC that they will cover their election expenses with money borrowed from and donated by relatives, in addition to their personal funds.

Most of Jamaat's 14 candidates, on the other hand, said they will finance their election expenses with donat...