Bangladesh, Oct. 20 -- Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the Prime Minister's Advisor on Finance and Planning, has stated that the government's 'Family Card' program will reduce the poverty rate by 5 percent.

He made these remarks on Monday (October 19) at the inauguration of the 'ESG Platform' of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in Uttara, Dhaka.

The Planning Advisor noted, Due to a lack of effective measures by the previous administration, nearly 8 million people fell below the poverty line. In contrast, the current government's Family Card program is set to reduce the poverty rate by 5 percent.

Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir observed, Leading up to the July movement, it became evident that a large segment of ...