Upon being an expatriate-dominated region, Sylhet has many expatriate candidates naturally. In elections, the source of expatriate money becomes more important in many respects than political popularity or organisational strength. Two-thirds of Sylhet’s candidates are voting not on their own income, but on donations and loans from expatriate relatives and well-wishers. Khelafat Majlis candidate Muhammad Muntasir Ali is getting more than half of his Tk 2.5 million from expatriate donations and loans. Joynal Abedin have some of their expenses funded by expatriate donations.