Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that the BNP government’s Family Card program is not merely financial assistance but a tool to empower women and reinforce their role in families and society. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon at a Family Card distribution event held at Rahimanpur Union’s Eidgah Alim Madrasa premises in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, where 590 women from Ward No. 2 received cards.

Mirza Fakhrul emphasized that the Family Card would be issued in the name of the female head of each household, symbolizing their strength and independence. He warned that any involvement in corruption related to the program would not be tolerated. The minister also said the initiative fulfills an election promise, noting that the BNP government had launched the program within 22 days of taking office.

He contrasted the current initiative with the previous 15 years, claiming that earlier no one could obtain such cards without paying money, whereas the new Family Card is provided free of charge.