elderly population

Senior citizens need better policy support

BBS data shows increase in elderly population, dependency ratio

Ageing in Bangladesh: Are we ready for more social spending?

The dependency ratio of the people who are over 65-plus years rose to 9.4 percent in 2023 from 8.6 percent in 2022.

Would you put your elderly parents in a retirement home?

The concept of old age homes or retirement homes is commonplace in many countries. But in our society, the idea is still frowned upon, to say the least. It is almost a taboo; the social stigma is deeply rooted. On the other hand, though, is it not high time that we embrace this idea?

Better retirement homes a must for industrialised Bangladesh

Under the social welfare ministry, there are currently six old homes.

LAW ANALYSIS / ELDER ABUSE

BANGLADESH'S elderly population is increasing rapidly.

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Senior citizens need better policy support

BBS data shows increase in elderly population, dependency ratio

March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024

Ageing in Bangladesh: Are we ready for more social spending?

The dependency ratio of the people who are over 65-plus years rose to 9.4 percent in 2023 from 8.6 percent in 2022.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Would you put your elderly parents in a retirement home?

The concept of old age homes or retirement homes is commonplace in many countries. But in our society, the idea is still frowned upon, to say the least. It is almost a taboo; the social stigma is deeply rooted. On the other hand, though, is it not high time that we embrace this idea?

July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022

Better retirement homes a must for industrialised Bangladesh

Under the social welfare ministry, there are currently six old homes.

April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015

ELDER ABUSE

BANGLADESH'S elderly population is increasing rapidly.