Zakat

Zakat

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Zakat economy: Little use of a huge potential

The potential amount of zakat economy is more than Tk40,000 crore. However, in 2019-20, only Tk5crore 18 lakh was deposited in the government zakat fund

Baby Begum at her auto-rickshaw garage. Photo: Noor-A-Alam.

Can zakat and CSR cut poverty in real life? CZM says yes

Shishu Mia and Shiuli Begum lost everything after a fire burned down their home. CZM has rebuilt it. Photo: Noor-A-Alam.

Can zakat and CSR cut poverty in real life? CZM says yes

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It is possible to collect Tk50,000cr in zakat annually: Speakers

Foyasal Khan.

Zakat’s potential in poverty alleviation in Bangladesh

When Zakat is paid, the circulation of money increases, wealth becomes dynamic, people acquire purchasing power, which increases production, employment opportunity and improves quality of life as a whole. Photo: Collected

Institutionalising Zakat could come in handy during the coronavirus pandemic

File Photo: Representational photo of donation

Islamic Foundation calls for donations to govt zakat fund

New Zakat regulations in Saudi apply to investors, not individuals

New Zakat regulations in Saudi apply to investors, not individuals