"Sabina Khan is seeking to represent the Bangladesh National Party in the Golapganj-Beanibazar constituency during national assembly elections in February. Yet she remains a serving Tower Hamlets councillor in east London, collecting 20,600 annually from the public purse. Her salary comprises 11,898 as a councillor plus an additional 8,702 for her role as scrutiny lead for resources, a position requiring her to examine the council's decision-making."
"Ms Khan will not seek re-election in Tower Hamlets in May, according to the Telegraph. The council has previously stated that UK law "does not automatically disqualify" someone from being a councillor solely because they are running for elected office abroad. Council records show Ms Khan attended a recent meeting on 21 January. However, she has missed several recent committee meetings, sometimes sending a proxy representative or joining remotely by phone."
"Fellow Tower Hamlets councillors have demanded Ms Khan, who represents a Mile End ward, step down. In a written question at a November committee meeting, Labour councillor Amy Lee asked: "Does the Mayor agree with me that Councillor Sabina Khan should resign from her role as lead scrutiny member for Finance and Resources, now she has declared her intention to stand for election in Bangladesh so that someone who is actually spending their time in Tower Hamlets can undertake this important role?""
Sabina Khan is standing for the Bangladesh National Party in the Golapganj-Beanibazar constituency in February while serving as a Tower Hamlets councillor in east London. She receives 20,600 annually from public funds, comprising 11,898 as a councillor and 8,702 for her role as scrutiny lead for resources. The scrutiny lead role requires examining the council's decision-making. The council has stated that UK law does not automatically disqualify someone running for elected office abroad. Council records show attendance at a 21 January meeting, but she has missed several committee meetings and sometimes used a proxy or joined by phone. Fellow councillors have demanded her resignation and the council called seeking office abroad unacceptable.
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