A record-breaking amount of Tk 15 crore 90 lakh 80 thousand 146 was collected from the donation boxes of the historic Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj. The counting, which began at 7 a.m. on Saturday, concluded around 8:30 p.m. The confirmation came from Additional District Magistrate and donation box committee convener Md. Ershadul Ahmed. Alongside the cash, a large quantity of foreign currency and gold ornaments was also found.

The donation boxes were opened in the presence of Kishoreganj Deputy Commissioner and Pagla Mosque Management Committee President Sohana Nasrin, Additional Superintendent of Police Nazmus Sakib Khan, and other officials. Around 300 students from two madrassas and 130 Rupali Bank staff participated in the counting process, supported by mosque committee members, law enforcement, and army personnel. Donations are collected every four to six months from people of all backgrounds across the country.

According to the district administration, the funds are used for mosque and Islamic complex expenses, with the remainder deposited in banks. Interest from the deposits supports local mosques, madrassas, orphanages, and assistance for the poor and sick.