Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed that the Family Card program be implemented free from any political influence. He issued the instruction on Monday, June 15, 2026, during the fourth meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Family Card distribution held at the Ministry of Finance conference room. District Commissioners and Upazila Executive Officers will monitor the program, and strict oversight will ensure that funds do not go to male family members.

The minister stated that the government allocated Tk 14,000 crore for the Family Card program in the 2026–27 fiscal year to improve the living standards of poor families. He emphasized that stabilizing the fragile economy and transitioning toward prosperity remain key challenges for the upcoming budget. The government aims to ensure that the benefits of the budget reach every citizen.

During the meeting, the committee reviewed and approved administrative expenses for the program, finalized the “Family Card Piloting Implementation (Amendment) Guideline-2026,” and gave policy approval to the draft “Family Card Implementation Policy-2026.” Several ministers and senior officials from relevant ministries attended the session.