DHAKA, April 28, 2022 (BSS) - Bangladesh Post Office's shariah-based mobile financial service 'Nagad Islamic', has introduced the option of paying Zakat for the convenience of Muslim customers. 

Customers now can pay Zakat directly to Islamic organizations using this platform, which is completely Shariah-compliant.

In addition to paying Zakat to selected organizations, customers can also make direct donations to a variety of organizations throughout the year, said a press release.

Customers can use the 'Nagad Islamic' app to pay Zakat and make donations directly to Islamic and Zakat donation organizations. Through Nagad Islamic, institutions receive Zakat and distribute the funds equally to poor Muslim communities in accordance with Islamic guidelines.

These trusted organizations are - Al Markazul Islami, Anjuman Mufidul Islam, As-Sunnah Foundation, Center for Zakat Management, Tasauf Foundation, Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation, KK Foundation, Mastul Foundation, Quantum Foundation, Sajida Foundation Zakat Fund, Obhizatrik Foundation, Mymensingh Medical College Zakat Fund, Kurmitola General Hospital - Patient Welfare Association (Zakat Fund) and Muslim Aid UK Bangladesh Field Office.

Along with Zakat, users will have the opportunity to donate to a variety of different charities throughout the year. 

These include the Jaago Foundation, the Human Aid Bangladesh Foundation, the Child Foundation, the Amrai Kingbodonti Foundation, the Amar Bangladesh Foundation, the Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust, Mission Save BD, the Embassy of the State of Palestine/Embassy of Palestine in Bangladesh, the Bidyananda Foundation, and the Its Humanity Foundation, among others.

The new facility will allow customers to carry out all the Zakat-related activities in a hassle-free and digital manner while staying at home through using a mobile phone.

In this regard, Tanvir A Mishuk, Managing Director of Nagad, said, "We are delighted to provide the opportunity for proper management of an important initiative as Zakat through 'Nagad Islamic'. We hope, during the holy month of Ramadan, customers will be able to give Zakat safely and spontaneously through this platform, which will benefit the deprived Muslim community in the country."