Rangpur, July 4 -- Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr A Z M Zahid Hossain on Saturday said the government will introduce the Family Card programme in every upazila across the country within the next 10 to 12 weeks.

Speaking to reporters after an exchange meeting at the Divisional Social Services Office in Rangpur, he said people will not have to run from office to office to obtain the card, as the government will ensure it reaches eligible households.

"The government is working to fulfil its electoral commitments and improve the welfare of all citizens. We urge people to keep confidence in the government," he said.

The minister said government representatives will visit households to collect information, whi...