The government has formed a committee led by the finance minister to implement the planned Family Card program, Social Welfare Minister Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain announced on Thursday after a meeting at the Secretariat. The committee is expected to submit its report within three days. The minister said the Family Card will provide more than double the financial assistance compared to existing card and allowance programs, while those current initiatives will continue. The new card will be distributed universally, and assistance will be delivered to beneficiaries through information technology.

Dr. Zahid Hossain described the Family Card as a new innovation of the BNP aimed at expanding and strengthening social protection programs. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo stated that the Family Card will be launched on a trial basis before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

The initiative marks a significant step in the government’s social welfare planning, with digital delivery expected to enhance transparency and accessibility once the pilot phase begins.