The footage, circulating online since Sunday, shows Shahriar Kabir placing a Tk1,000 note into the vendor’s hand while holding campaign leaflets. Shahriar Kabir is campaigning for Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer, who is contesting the Dhaka-15 constituency in the upcoming election. In the video, Shahriar Kabir is seen conversing with the elderly vendor about business and the country’s political situation. The video ends with Shahriar Kabir handing the cash to the vendor and walking away. Following public backlash, Shahriar Kabir addressed the issue in a Facebook post from his verified page on Monday at 8:22 pm.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 10, 2026 10:57 UTC