Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Nearly 35 per cent of the 2,026 candidates contesting the 13th parliamentary election, or 707 individuals, have no publicly available income tax records, according to data from civil society organisation Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN).

The findings were presented on Saturday at a press conference held by SHUJAN at the Jatiya Press Club, highlighting data on candidates contesting the election, UNB reports.

Under Bangladesh's election regulations, candidates must submit proof of filing income tax returns (ACK Receipt) along with their nomination papers. However, the disclosure of spouses' or children's tax information is not mandatory.

SUJAN's analysis showed that among political party candidates, Bangladesh Nationa...