What is the Family Card? He clarified that the Family Card would not replace existing allowances such as old-age, widow or disability benefits. “The Family Card will expand and strengthen the overall social protection framework,” he said. To prevent duplication, only one Family Card will be issued per household. Pilot project before EidThe government plans to launch a pilot phase of the Family Card program before Eid-ul-Fitr.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 23, 2026 14:53 UTC