Bangladesh: Fitra fixed at minimum Tk 70, maximum Tk 2,310

Online desk: The Islamic Foundation has fixed this year’s Fitra at minimum Tk 70 and maximum Tk 2,310 per person.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Fitra Fixing Committee of the Islamic Foundation on Wednesday.

Hafez Maulana Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, senior Pesh Imam of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and president of the Committee, chaired the meeting.

The amount has been fixed considering the market prices of flour, dates and other essential items.

Fitra is paid to the poor before attending the Eid prayers.