Dhaka, May 13 -- e-Islami spent over Tk 4.49 crore in the 13th parliamentary election, while Jatiya Party reported spending only Tk 5 lakh, according to official election expenditure statements submitted to the Election Commission (EC).

A total of 50 political parties participated in the February 12 election, but some 25 parties have submitted their election statements to the EC as of Wednesday.

The remaining parties, including ruling BNP, have to submit the expense statements to the EC.

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Jamaat submitted its election expenditure statement signed by Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar on Tuesday, showing a total expenditure of Tk 4,49,47,972 in the election.

Of the total a...