43 Sacks taka found at Pagla Mosque

After a gap of six months, the donation boxes of the historic Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj have been opened once again. This time, a record 43 sacks of cash were recovered from the mosque's 13 donation boxes. In addition to cash, a large quantity of gold jewelry and foreign currencies was also found.

On Saturday (June 27) at 7:00 a.m., the iron donation boxes were opened in the presence of Kishoreganj Deputy Commissioner Sohana Nasrin and Additional Superintendent of Police Najmus Sakib. The counting process is currently underway, with nearly 500 people, including officials from Rupali Bank and teachers and students from local madrasas, participating in the task.

Among those involved in counting are 100 students from Pagla Mosque Nurani Quran Hifzia Madrasa, 200 students from Al Jamiatul Imdadiya, and 60 officers and employees of Rupali Bank. Officials said the counting is expected to continue throughout the day, and the total amount collected is likely to be announced later this evening.

The donation boxes were last opened on December 27 of last year, when a record Tk 117.5 million (approximately Tk 11.75 crore) was recovered.

According to local tradition, a spiritually revered wandering saint once lived on a sandbar in the middle of the Narsunda River, between the Harua and Rakhuail areas of Kishoreganj town.

After his death, a mosque was built at the site, which later became known as Pagla Mosque. Many people believe that making a vow or offering donations at the mosque helps fulfill their wishes. Motivated by this belief, devotees regularly donate cash, gold ornaments, and foreign currencies, causing the amount collected to reach new records over time.

According to the mosque committee, all donations are deposited into a Rupali Bank account. The returns generated from this fund are used to cover the operating expenses of Pagla Mosque and its affiliated madrasa. In addition, the fund provides financial assistance to various mosques, madrasas, orphanages, and other charitable and social welfare institutions across the district.