Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government will provide free school uniforms to 200,000 primary school children. He made the statement on Wednesday, April 1, during a live question-and-answer session with members of parliament at the National Assembly. The session was part of a scheduled 30-minute segment dedicated to questions for the prime minister.

During his remarks, Rahman expressed gratitude to voters and emphasized his responsibility to serve all citizens, including those who did not vote for him. He said the government had already begun implementing its election manifesto, including plans to plant 15 million saplings of various species during the current monsoon season. He also stated that the introduction of family and farmer cards would help stabilize the economy and prevent inflation.

According to the prime minister, an additional 30,000 families will receive family cards within the next three months, and 40 million more families will be included over the next four years.