Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that 4.1 million families will receive Family Cards within this year.

He made the remarks on Friday (September 11) at a cheque distribution ceremony for mosques and temples under the Dhaka-17 constituency at the BNP chairman’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka.

The prime minister said the government was working to resolve the country’s electricity and energy crisis. He said the crisis is global and its impact is also being felt in Bangladesh.

The government is working to address the situation, he said, adding that efforts are underway to explore 130 gas wells across the country.

He also said some unscrupulous individuals are involved in illegal activities involving gas, as well as oil and electricity.

“Everyone must work together to take the country forward. We must build resistance against those who engage in illegal and unjust activities,” he said.

He added that no one would be allowed to illegally take away or misuse state resources.

Referring to the use of state resources for personal interests in the past, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said the government was making every possible effort to prevent anyone from using state resources for personal gain.