Religious
Affairs Minister Principal Matiur Rahman on Friday urged all to donate Zakat to
the Government Zakat Fund for a better use of the donation.
Seeking
cooperation of all concerned, the minister said everyone will have to be
encouraged for donating Zakat, according to a release.
The
minister made the call while addressing a reception accorded to deputy
commissioners and concerned officials for realizing highest volume of Zakat.
Islamic
Foundation organised the reception at Baitul Mokarram National Mosque with its
Director General Shameem Afzal in the chair.
As
the chief guest, the minister extended greetings to the Muslim Ummah on the
first day of the holy Ramadan.
Religious
Affairs Secretary Dr Chowdhury M Babul Hasan spoke at the programme as the
special guest. (Source: BSS)
A
total of 28 officials including seven deputy commissioners, seven deputy
directors of Islamic Foundation, seven upazila nirbahi officers and seven
highest zakat donators were given the reception. (Source: BSS)
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