The government is set to launch the pilot phase of its family card programme on March 10 with the ultimate aim of gradually bringing two crore families under monthly cash support.

Pilot programme will provide Tk 2,500 monthly to women-led households in 14 upazilas

The social safety net or social protection programme enables the government to advance the well-being and security of citizens by protecting them from vulnerability and deprivation so they can pursue a better life.

Specific upazilas across 8 divisions yet to be finalised

Government plans phased rollout ahead of Eid, Zahir Uddin Swapan says