Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said if his party is voted to power, “Swapno Project Family Card” will be introduced to ensure food security of every family.

“Mother or house wife of every family will get this card. Initially underprivileged people at grassroots level in every district will be brought under the project. In phases every family will be covered,” he said.

Tarique Zia was addressing a public rally organized by BNP’s Kishoregonj district unit at Old Stadium today. He joined the rally as the chief guest being connected virtually from London.

Tarique added: “With this card a family will get food support for maximum four members. The card would be distributed non-partisan basis without any local influence.”  

Family members of martyrs and victims in democratic movements were given financial assistance in the programme.

BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan and BNP Chairperson’s Adviser Advocate Fazlur Rahman also spoke on the occasion.

Party’s Kishoreganj District Unit President Shariful Alam chaired the rally which was conducted by District Unit General Secretary Md Mazharul Islam.

BNP Joint Secretary General Emran Saleh Prince, Assistant Organizing Secretary Warez Ali Mamun and Kishoreganj District BNP Vice-President Rezaul Karim Tipu were present, among others.