DHAKA, Mar 9, (V7N) – Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today assured that the government’s landmark Family Card programme will be implemented in a transparent and non‑partisan manner to ensure that eligible citizens across the country receive its benefits.

Speaking at a press conference at the Finance Ministry’s Multipurpose Hall, the minister described the initiative as one of the largest poverty alleviation programmes in Bangladesh’s history. “This is a major programme. In Bangladesh’s history, such a large step for poverty alleviation hasn’t been taken before,” he said.

The Family Card programme is designed to provide economic support through female household heads, reinforcing the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment and social welfare. Beneficiaries will be selected through a transparent process, prioritising extremely poor households first, followed by low‑income families.

Rejecting concerns about political bias, Khosru said, “This programme is completely non‑partisan. It has been designed neutrally and will be implemented with full transparency. If there is any irregularity anywhere, you should inform us. The project will be implemented with honesty and accountability.”

He noted that the initiative reflects Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s vision to expand social protection and empower the country’s poorest households, especially women who lead families despite limited resources. The minister stressed that safeguards have been built into the system to prevent corruption and misuse.

Khosru added that the programme would initially run as a pilot project, allowing authorities to review challenges and refine implementation. He said even modest financial support under the initiative would make a meaningful difference in helping poor families meet daily expenses, ultimately contributing to financial stability and social dignity.

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