Dhaka, March 2 -- Experts and discussants, underscoring how zakat's objectives align with the broader goals of sustainable development, suggested on Thursday that integrating zakat into governmental policies could yield substantial benefits for Bangladesh's social and economic landscape.

Furthermore, the endorsement of zakat as a viable financing mechanism reflects a recognition of its potential to complement existing efforts in poverty alleviation and social protection, they added at a seminar titled "CZM's Zakat-based Programs: A Pioneering Innovation for Poverty Alleviation" held at a Dhaka city auditorium on Saturday.

This seminar was part of a two-day long fair themed 'Making a Difference with Zakat' organised by the Centre for Zak...