Dhaka, Feb 19 (V7N) — The newly formed BNP-led government has begun steps to implement its much-publicized Family Card initiative, aimed at transferring a fixed monthly amount to women across Bangladesh.

An inter-ministerial meeting was held on Thursday at the Secretariat to discuss the rapid rollout and roadmap for the project.

Key Points

  • Social Welfare Minister AZM Zahid Hossain said the program has been a BNP promise for over two and a half years.

  • Implementation will begin before Eid, targeting widespread coverage of women across the country.

  • The exact amount of money per card and the total number of recipients have not yet been finalized.

  • The minister emphasized that systemic change will take time, but within three to six months, it is hoped that half of the country’s women could be brought under the program.

  • The Family Card is positioned as an upgrade over existing social welfare projects, aiming to reach more women with a streamlined transfer system.

This initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to improve financial inclusion and social welfare for women nationwide.

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