M. S. I. Sharif, Bholahat (Chapainawabganj) Correspondent:

A press conference was held in Bholahat to inform the public about the measures taken to implement the nationwide "Family Card" program—launched by the Ministry of Social Welfare with the slogan "Commitment to Building Self-Reliant Families."

Organized by the Upazila administration, the press conference took place on Monday (October 12, 2026) at 2:00 PM in the auditorium of the Upazila Model Mosque.

During the event, held under the overall supervision of Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Nahid Hossain, a documentary produced by the Ministry of Social Welfare was screened virtually. Subsequently, UNO Md. Nahid Hossain outlined the responsibilities and operational aspects of the supervisors and field workers engaged in data collection for the Family Card program in Bholahat.

He urged the media personnel from print and electronic outlets present at the event to conduct extensive publicity for the program. He also mentioned that information would be disseminated to the general public through public announcements (miking) and mosque loudspeakers in key areas.

Attendees at the press conference included Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Md. Sanaul Morshed, Upazila Agriculture Officer Agriculturist Md. Sultan Ali, Upazila Social Services Officer Md. Nasim Uddin, Islamic Foundation In-charge Md. Monowar Hossain, and Upazila BNP President Alhaj Md. Yazdani Al-Razi Al-George.

Media personnel present included Bholahat Press Club Founding President Md. Moinul Islam, Acting President Md. Shariful Islam Sharif, former President and Publisher-Editor of the Bholahat Sangbad newspaper Md. Golam Kabir Piku, journalist Md. Jamil Hossain, and Press Club Assistant General Secretary Md. Ali Haider Ruman.

Supervisors and field workers tasked with visiting households in Bholahat Sadar Union to verify socio-economic conditions and collect data were also present at the event. The meeting highlighted the process of collecting data by categorizing families into five groups—ultra-poor, poor, vulnerable low-income, middle-income, and high-income—under the family card program.