Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has highlighted the vital role of Zakat in establishing social justice.

The adviser made the remarks at a seminar titled "The Role of Islamic Social Finance in Economic Empowerment and Human Development" held at the Aloki Convention Center in the capital on Saturday afternoon.

He also highlighted Zakat's significance and positive impact on the global social system.

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He said that one of the most effective methods of wealth distribution is Zakat. People should be encouraged to pay Zakat, and its impact should be visible in society.

The adviser said that Zakat is a transfer process for poverty alle...