social safety nets

‘Universal social protection more urgent than ever’

The urgency to establish a universal social protection system has never been greater for Bangladesh, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said yesterday, as the country moves towards upper-middle-income status.

Senior citizens need better policy support

BBS data shows increase in elderly population, dependency ratio

Can Bangladesh protect its senior citizens?

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

September 2, 2025
September 2, 2025

‘Universal social protection more urgent than ever’

The urgency to establish a universal social protection system has never been greater for Bangladesh, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said yesterday, as the country moves towards upper-middle-income status.

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Senior citizens need better policy support

BBS data shows increase in elderly population, dependency ratio

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Can Bangladesh protect its senior citizens?

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