Bangladesh has about 15 million people aged 60 and above; by 2050, this number will have more than doubled to 36 million.

Joint families in Bangladesh, like in most countries, have been split up. With that, family ties, love, and connection to parents appear to be waning.

In her late 70s, Nadira Begum has signs of aging written in the wrinkles on her face. Her smile has faded over years of toiling. Married at a young age, she got separated from her then husband and had to leave behind her children. She got remarried, but her husband is no more. Nadira’s life now is all about solitude. As Eid arrives, everything remains exactly the same.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says that government is mulling to acknowledge people as senior citizen when they attain 65 years of age. Currently the country's people aged 60 years or above are acknowledged as senior citizens.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith proposes increasing the ceiling of tax-free income to Tk 2.50 lakh from Tk 2.20 lakh.