DHAKA, Feb 19, 2026 (BSS) - The government has issued a gazette notification forming a 15-member 'Cabinet Committee for Family Card Distribution', aimed at providing protection to marginalized and low-income families. The Cabinet Division issued the notification today, naming the Finance Minister as chairman of the committee. It said the committee will formulate a framework for implementing the Family Card programme and develop a method for selecting beneficiaries. Initially, the Family Card will be introduced in one upazila in each of the country's eight divisions. The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs will provide secretarial support, and the committee may co-opt members if necessary.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 19, 2026 18:52 UTC