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.
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.
ELDER ABUSE
BANGLADESH'S elderly population is increasing rapidly.