File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS) – Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said they have decided to launch a smart “Farmer Card” for all farmers across the country alongside the “Family Card”. He said the Prime Minister has directed the relevant ministries to begin work immediately on distributing the smart farmer cards. “The Prime Minister has instructed all relevant ministries to start the process of distributing smart farmer cards. Swapan noted that the government had previously decided to introduce the smart farmer card and that Monday’s meeting marked the first formal step toward implementation. Responding to questions about the benefits of the card, Swapan said that all production-related facilities would be brought under the smart system.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 23, 2026 09:38 UTC