DNCC today launched the distribution of “Family Cards” to provide social protection for low-income families in the capital. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, March 10, 2026 (BSS) – The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched the distribution of “Family Cards” to provide social protection for low-income families in the capital.

Under the programme, organised with the theme “Not the Individual, But the Family is the Foundation of Development,” Family Cards were distributed today to beneficiaries from the Olimiar Tek and Baganbari slums in Mirpur.

An event marking the distribution was held this afternoon at the Ward-4 Community Centre in the Mirpur area. DNCC Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan attended the programme as the chief guest and symbolically handed over family cards to 10 beneficiaries.

Speaking on the occasion, Shafiqul Islam Khan said that, following the directives of the Prime Minister, every low-income family in the area would gradually be included in the family card programme.

He thanked those involved in the data collection and verification process and said, “The BNP does what it promises. I had pledged that if the BNP came to power, I would personally deliver family cards to you. Today, I have fulfilled that promise.”

He further emphasized that nation-building is not only the responsibility of the government but also of its citizens. “If everyone performs their duties, building a prosperous Bangladesh will be possible collectively,” he added.

Regarding transparency in the distribution process, he noted that the cards are being provided only to genuinely eligible families through proper data collection and verification, without any political or partisan influence.

According to DNCC sources, a total of 509 families have initially been brought under the programme, including 117 families from Baganbari slum and 392 families from Olimiar Tek slum in Mirpur.

The welcome address at the event was delivered by DNCC Zone‑4 Regional Executive Officer Md. Jalal Uddin, while DNCC Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Asaduzzaman presided over the programme. Among others, DNCC Chief Social Welfare and Slum Development Officer Mohammad Mamun‑ul‑Hasan and other officials were present.

Beneficiaries who received family cards included Rina Akter, Sharmin Akter, Jannatul Ferdous, Nasrin Akhtar, Shakila Begum, Mahfuza Begum, Mosammat Parvin, and Nipa Akter.

After receiving the card, Rina Akter expressed, “We are a family of five. We never imagined receiving this card so quickly. I will use the assistance to support my daughter’s education and save some money to start a small business. We want to become self-reliant.” She also thanked the Prime Minister for the initiative.

Another beneficiary, Sharmin Akter, said, “We are very happy to receive the Family Card. We thank the Prime Minister for this support. We do not have big expectations, only small hopes. We hope the government will always stand by us.”