Bhairab: State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam announced that the Prime Minister introduced the Family Card facility within just 21 days of forming the government. This remark was made during the inauguration of a Family Card distribution programme at Shimulkandi in Bhairab upazila of the district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Shariful Alam emphasized that the Family Card is a significant commitment from the election manifesto designed to assist marginalized and low-income individuals. He highlighted the swift action taken by the Prime Minister to launch the Family Card facility shortly after coming into power.
The state minister further explained that initially, 1,010 families in Bhairab upazila, which is one of the 14 upazilas in the district, have been enrolled in the programme and have already received financial support through the cards. He assured that all eligible families in Bhairab will eventually be included in the Family Card programme.
Shariful Alam elaborated that the initiative aims to offer direct financial assistance to poor and low-income families, which is expected to significantly improve their living standards. Under the programme, beneficiaries will receive a monthly allowance of Taka 2,500 through their chosen mobile wallet or bank account.
In the first phase, 37,567 women-headed families have been selected to receive this allowance. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aslam Molla, Superintendent of Police Dr. SM Farhad Hossain, local BNP representatives, and beneficiaries.