Dhaka:President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the state's responsibility to ensure a healthy, safe, and dignified life for elderly people during a meeting on Tuesday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the President highlighted the necessity of forming a dedicated 'Senior Citizens Cell' under the Ministry of Social Welfare to better address the needs and welfare of older individuals.
The meeting at Bangabhaban included a 16-member delegation from the Bangladesh Senior Citizen Forum, led by its President Ferdous Ara Begum. The delegation presented several demands to the President, such as old-age allowances, a 50 percent fare concession on the metro rail, trains, and public transport for those aged 65 and above, elderly-friendly healthcare services, and the introduction of a universal Senior Citizen Card.
The President showed solidarity with these demands and assured the delegation of his cooperation. The meeting was attended by the President's Military Secretary, Secretary, and Press Secretary, as well as Bangladesh Senior Citizen Forum General Secretary Md Khabir Uddin and other members of the delegation.