Prime Minister Tarique Rahman -File PhotoDHAKA, Mar 9, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the government’s landmark “Family Card” programme tomorrow aimed at strengthening women’s empowerment, ensuring their rights, dignity and economic independence. Under the programme, each eligible household will receive a modern “Family Card” equipped with a contactless chip, QR code and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, ensuring security, durability and ease of use. The Family Card Pilot Implementation Guideline-2026 has already been prepared and uploaded on the website of the Ministry of Social Welfare. The Social Welfare Minister said the government’s new “Family Card” programme will be provided completely free of cost and will not involve any financial transaction. Zahid Hossain said the Family Card programme will initially be launched on a pilot basis.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 09, 2026 11:08 UTC