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flag Bangladesh's PM says overhauling zakat system could lift 500,000 families out of poverty in 10–15 years.

flag Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said a restructured zakat system could cut poverty in Bangladesh within 10 to 15 years, aiming to provide 100,000 taka annually to 500,000 poor families through targeted, rotational aid. flag He emphasized that despite annual zakat collections of 20,000 to 25,000 crore taka, fragmented distribution limits impact. flag The government plans to reform the Zakat Board with religious and government representatives to improve oversight and transparency. flag Rahman urged Islamic leaders to promote zakat compliance and criticized price hikes on essentials during Ramadan. flag Due to economic strain, only two iftar events were held this month.

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