Dhaka, March 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday formally launched the government's Family Card programme for women-led households, fulfilling his election pledge to support women's empowerment, economic inclusion and social justice.

Just three weeks after the formation of government following a massive election victory, the Prime Minister launched the Family Card at T&T playground in Banani (adjacent to Korail slum) in his constituency.

Tarique Rahman first handed over a family card to Pervin Begum at around 11:19am. Later, several other women also received the cards from the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister formally launched the Family Card programme by pressing a button on a laptop at 11:30am, after which the selected r...