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Family Card Programme Set to Launch on August 16, Announces Dr. Zahid

Social Welfare Minister Prof. Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain announced the official launch of the Family Card programme on August 16.

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Social Welfare Minister Prof. Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain announced today that the government's Family Card programme will be officially launched on August 16 under the 2026-27 fiscal year. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the programme from ward no. 8 of Latifabad union in Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila. The initial phase of the programme aims to cover 4.1 million beneficiaries, with plans to expand to approximately 16 million families over the next four years. The programme seeks to ensure that government social protection benefits reach genuine beneficiaries while promoting transparency and accountability in the beneficiary selection process.

Frequently Asked Questions

- **What is the Family Card programme?** The Family Card programme is a government initiative designed to create a dynamic social registry that ensures eligible families receive social protection benefits. It aims to promote transparency and accountability by regularly updating beneficiary information based on changes in socio-economic conditions. - **Who will launch the programme?** Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will officially inaugurate the Family Card programme on August 16 from ward no. 8 of Latifabad union in Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila. - **How many families will be covered initially?** In its first phase, the programme plans to bring 4.1 million beneficiaries under its coverage. - **What is the long-term goal of the programme?** The government aims to expand the programme to cover around 16 million families across the country over the next four years.

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FAQ

What is the Family Card programme?
The Family Card programme is a government initiative designed to create a dynamic social registry that ensures eligible families receive social protection benefits. It aims to promote transparency and accountability by regularly updating beneficiary information based on changes in socio-economic conditions.
Who will launch the programme?
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will officially inaugurate the Family Card programme on August 16 from ward no. 8 of Latifabad union in Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila.
How many families will be covered initially?
In its first phase, the programme plans to bring 4.1 million beneficiaries under its coverage.
What is the long-term goal of the programme?
The government aims to expand the programme to cover around 16 million families across the country over the next four years.

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