Record Tk6.32cr found in donation boxes of Pagla mosque in Kishoreganj
More than 150 students of Pagla mosque madrasah, several members of the mosque, bank staff, and policemen were involved in the counting
The authorities on Saturday (9 December) collected a record amount of Tk6,32,51,423 in 23 sacks of cash after opening nine donation boxes at the Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj after 3 months and 20 days.
The process of counting the money found in the donation boxes started at 7:30am and ended at 10:30pm, Deputy Commissioner of Kishoreganj Abul Kalam Azad told The Business Standard.
The donation boxes were opened in the presence of Deputy Commissioner of Kishoreganj Abul Kalam Azad, Superintendent of Kishoreganj Police Mohammad Russel Sheikh and Kishoreganj Additional District Magistrate Kazi Mahua Mantaz.
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"After opening the boxes, they transferred the money and ornaments into sacks. Police will be involved in ensuring overall security until the safe delivery to the bank," said SP Kishoreganj Mohammad Russel Sheikh.
More than 150 students of Pagla mosque madrasah, several members of the mosque, bank staff, and policemen were involved in the counting.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner and Mosque Committee President Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad said, "A mega project has been undertaken for the construction of the Pagla Mosque and Islamic Complex, which will accommodate around 50,000 Muslims to perform prayer simultaneously. Arrangements of separate prayer spaces for five thousand women have also been included."
The initial estimated cost for this project is Tk115 crore, said the deputy commissioner.
Earlier on 19 August, Pagla Mosque collected Tk5,78,9,325 in their donation boxes.
