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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a significant policy initiative—the introduction of a ‘Family Card’ for every household—as part of its state reform agenda aimed at making every family self-reliant. Crucially, the party pledges that this card will be issued in the name of the female head of the household or the senior woman of the family, ensuring that future government aid and incentives reach the women directly.

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and other senior leaders have consistently promoted the ‘Family Card’ concept in various rallies and virtual addresses as a cornerstone of their commitment to women’s empowerment.

Key Features of the Policy
According to BNP’s promotional materials and party sources, the main objectives of the ‘Family Card’ policy are as follows:

Women’s Empowerment: By issuing the card in the woman’s name, the policy aims to strengthen the decision-making authority of women within the family unit.

Direct Assistance: The card is intended to be the channel through which financial or food assistance from the state is delivered directly to impoverished and low-income families. This is expected to minimize interference from middlemen, ensuring benefits reach the genuine beneficiaries.

Food Security: The party has indicated that the initial focus of the program will be on ensuring food security for the underprivileged and grassroots families.

Non-Partisan Distribution: The BNP has stressed that the card will be distributed impartially to all eligible families, free from any partisan or political influence.