Imams' remunerations
Imams are regarded as the ideal Muslim leaders in any Muslim community. They are helping society by imparting their knowledge and bringing people to the path of religion. But they are financially ignored. They do not get a good amount of money as their remuneration. No basic salaries are determined like other professionals. Most of the Imams usually get Tk 3,000 to Tk 3,500 only per month, whereas even a primary schoolteacher receives nearly Tk 5,000. So, it is really hard for them to survive.
In other Muslim countries, the Imams get basic salary plus some benefits. In Bangladesh, if they were entitled to other allowances, they could lead a better life.
So, it is time the government and the committee of every mosque addressed the issue.
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