Sunamganj: Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, MP, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fulfilling its electoral promises, focusing on initiatives intended to enhance the welfare and living standards of citizens. This was emphasized during the inauguration of the Family Card distribution programme at the Bir Muktijoddha M. A. Rauf Junior School premises in Kulanj Union’s Ward No. 6, Dirai upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Minister Muktadir stated that the Family Card programme is a significant part of the electoral commitments of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its chairman, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The rapid rollout of this programme, reaching remote areas within 21 days of government formation, underscores the Prime Minister’s resolve to deliver on promises made to the populace.
The Family Card initiative will see financial assistance directly transferred to housewives, with funds accessible through mobile financial services like bKash or bank accounts. This approach aims to reinforce family stability and bolster women’s economic empowerment. Muktadir expressed confidence that empowering women financially will enhance household management and foster savings opportunities.
Further, the minister highlighted the government’s comprehensive development plans aimed at national progress, asserting that these plans will be executed during the current administration to elevate the living conditions of ordinary citizens.
Muktadir also mentioned the government’s efforts to excavate canals nationwide to enhance agricultural productivity. He noted that Sylhet Division faces challenges in agricultural output due to inadequate irrigation and drainage. Addressing these issues is expected to boost regional crop production, ultimately providing additional income for rural farming families and invigorating the rural economy.
The event, chaired by Sunamganj District’s Deputy Commissioner Dr Mohammad Ilias Mia, also featured speeches from local Members of Parliament Nasir Chowdhury, Kalim Uddin Ahmed, Kaiser Ahmed, and Kamrul Islam. The commerce minister personally distributed Family Cards to beneficiaries, with financial assistance of Tk 2,500 each being deposited into the accounts of 517 beneficiaries out of the 697 initially listed under the programme.