Staff Reporter:
The 36th ‘International Older Persons Day’ will be observed today under the theme ‘Rethinking for Longer Lives’.
On the occasion, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman have is-sued separate messages extending their sincere greetings to the older citizens of the country.
The Department of Social Services under the Ministry of Social Welfare has taken various programs to mark the day.
The programs include rallies, discussions, publication of special supplements in national newspapers and build up social awareness on the dignity of older persons.
Wishing good health and peaceful lives for all older persons in Bangladesh and around the world, the President, in his message hoped that alongside the government, private institutions, social and philan-thropic organizations, affluent individuals and every family would come forward for welfare of the old-er persons.
“Love for older persons, their smiling faces and a safe old age should be our commitment,” the President said.
Extending sincere respect and greetings to all older citizens of the country, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, in a separate message, said, “Older persons are the foundation of our families and society. Yes-terday’s Bangladesh has been built on the sacrifices, experience and wisdom of older persons. Therefore, a caring approach towards the older population is essential for building a welfare-oriented, just and hu-mane Bangladesh.”
On the occasion of the day, the Department of Social Services has instructed all district and upazila of-fices to observe the day in a befitting manner today.
