The “Family Card” program, pledged in the BNP’s election manifesto, will be launched on March 10, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman set to inaugurate the initiative. Initially, the scheme will be introduced in 14 upazilas across the country. A meeting on the Family Card program was held at the Secretariat earlier in the day, chaired by the prime minister. Ministers, state ministers and senior officials from various ministries attended the meeting. Speaking to reporters afterwards, Zahid said: “Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been working on the Family Card for a long time.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 24, 2026 13:31 UTC