Dhaka, Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025
With Bangladesh’s aging population rising rapidly, policymakers, development partners, and civil society leaders on Tuesday joined a high-level seminar in Dhaka to discuss the development of a sustainable long-term care (LTC) system for older people.Hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and AYAT Education Foundation at a city hotel, the event marked the official launch of Bangladesh’s first Country Diagnostic Study (CDS) on Long-Term Care for Older People. The study outlines evidence-based recommendations to establish a gender-responsive, affordable, and people-centered care system.According to the report, the share of the population aged 60 and above in Bangladesh is projected to rise from 13% in 2020 to over 30% by 2050, signaling an urgent need for a formalized care structure beyond traditional, informal family-based systems.Social Welfare Secretary Dr. Mohammad Abu Yusuf said the study provides timely guidance for policymakers to build an integrated system that includes trained caregivers, sustainable financing, and equitable ...
