YPSA celebrated the International Day of Older Persons 2025 on October 7 at the Nabin Tara Community Club in Baharpur, Barayadhala, Sitakund, Chattogram. The event was supported by PKSF, Bangladesh. This year’s theme was “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights.”
The program included a discussion meeting and a rally. Its goal was to raise awareness among the public and policymakers about creating an age-friendly society. It also highlighted that older people are still active and capable, regardless of their age. We must ensure equal treatment for seniors and support their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.
Md. Shaiful Islam, President of Nayantara Club, led the discussion. Special guests included Mr. Newaz Mahmud, Assistant Director of YPSA; Freedom Fighter Mr. Md. Abdul Mannan; and NM Nurul Haid. Other participants were Ms. Sheuly Rani Debi (Upazila Coordinator), Md. Nur Nabi (Branch Manager, Mohanagor Branch), Akhter Jahan Selian (Assistant Coordinator), and Lily Chakma (Medical Officer, YPSA ENRICH Program). Over 50 elderly people joined the event. After the discussion, everyone took part in a rally.
YPSA also organized another program at its Kasemabad Branch in Hajiganj Upazila, Chandpur under the ENRICH program. Speakers included Area Manager Md. Rubel Uddin, Branch Manager Md. Mizanur Rahman, ENRICH Coordinator Md. Emdadul Haque, and Elderly Ward Committee Member Md. Farid Uddin. They discussed the importance of the day and its theme.
In addition, YPSA actively joined the national event in Dhaka and the district-level event at Circuit House, Chattogram. A team of YPSA staff participated in both programs with great enthusiasm.
