Tarique Rahman said Islamic teachings encourage Zakat to be distributed in such a way that a Zakat recipient should not need to receive Zakat again the following year after receiving it once. Experts say that if Zakat is distributed in a planned and systematic way, it can play a revolutionary role in eliminating poverty, he said. Considering this reality, the government has taken plans to make Zakat management more effective and goal-oriented, said the Prime Minister. Addressing the Islamic scholars, he said, "If you find this concept of Zakat management for poverty alleviation reasonable, you can play the most important role in raising awareness among wealthy people." To achieve poverty alleviation through Zakat management, the existing Zakat Board under the Ministry of Religious Affairs could be restructured, involving leading Ulama, Islamic scholars, government officials, and other stakeholders, he said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 07, 2026 19:46 UTC