To create an Expert Retired People’s Association of diversified background and utilize their expertise in research and development, Daffodil International University in collaboration with Ageing Support Forum organized a Round Table Discussion on “Roadmap of Establishing Expert Retired People’s Association in Bangladesh” today on September 24, 2016 (Saturday) at Banquet Hall of Daffodil International University.
Mr. Kazi Reazul Hoque, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission, Bangladesh was present at the Round Table Discussion as the Chief Guest while Mr. Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed , Former President, FBCCI and Chairman, Standard Bank Limited was present as the Special Guest. Mr. Khatib Abdul Zahid Mukul, Founder Chairman, Givensee Group of Industries & Old Rehabilitation Centre was present as the Guest of Honour. Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Daffodil International University will presided over the Round Table Discussion and Prof. Dr. Yousuf M. Islam, Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University moderated the Round Table Discussion. Mr. Masud Ibne Rahman, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business and Economics delivered multimedia presentation highlighting the topics of the round table discussion.
Speakers at the Round Table suggested to take this population dynamics positively and initiate appropriate policies and its implementation for the betterment of this population as well as to integrate the issues in the mainstream development activities for a sustainable future of Bangladesh.
While addressing as the chief guest Mr. Kazi Reazul Hoque, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission, Bangladesh said, According to the definition set by the UN, a man over 60 years of age is called as senior citizen and in Bangladesh we also follow this definition. According to the definition the number of these senior citizens in Bangladesh will be 20% of the total population of the country which means a large portion of the population will go under senior citizenship. To utilize the expertise of this vast population, this is high time to take initiatives. Bangladesh Government already has taken some initiatives like ‘Old Age Allowance Programme’ and under this program 2,7 million people are getting this benefit. But this initiative is not enough. Beside financial support elderly people needs to ensure some other facilities also as a part of human rights. He urged people of all walks and private institutions to come forward and raise a strong social movement for it, besides government initiatives.
Mr. Kazi Riazul Haque, Chairman, Human Rights Commission , Bangladesh addressing as the chief guest at the Round Table Conference on Roadmap of Establishing Expert Retired Peoples Association in Bangladesh organized the Round Table at Banquet Hall of the university today.Mr. Kazi Akram Uddin, Chairma, Standard Bank Limited & Former President FBCCI, Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Professor Dr. Yousuf M Islam, Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University are also seen in the picture.
In the presidential address Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Daffodil International University said, there is no platform or organization for the retired experts of diversified profession/background to utilize their expertise in research and development, though they have enough potentiality to contribute in the country or society. Different institution and organization may be benefitted utilizing their experience and for that we are planning to form an organization in the name of “Expert Retired Peoples Association in Bangladesh” to bring them under an umbrella to strengthen their networks and to make comfortable their retired life. We are also planning to create a strong date base of retired expert’s category wise so that different institution can hire them for their consultation.
The Round Table was attended by Professor Dr. Khandaker Bazlul Haque, Former Chairman, Agrani Bank Ltd. Prof. Dr. S M Mahabubul Haque Majumder, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Acting), Prof. Rafiqul Islam, Dean, FBE, DIU, Professor Dr. S M Keramot Ali, Department of Public Health, Adjuct Professor Brig. Genral (Rtd.) Mirza Baker, Mr. Md. Hassan Ali, President, Ageing Support Forum, Prof. Brig. General ( Rtd.) Md. Anisuzzaman Bhauyan, Major General (Rtd.) Jibon Kanai Das, Country Director, Sir Willianm Beverage Foundation, Ms. Masuma Khatun, Lipa, Director, Givensey Group of Industries and Rehabilation Center, Professor Sarder A Nayeem, Surgery Professor of Japan Bangldesh Friendship Hospital, Principal Dr. Umme Selima Begum, Professor Md. Shajahan Khan, Principal, Dhaka City College, Professor Md. Iqbal Hossain, Retired Principal OF Chandpur FGovernment College and Mr. Md. Morshed Alam, Additional Secretary ( Rtd.) and many others.
It was informed in the Round Table Discussion that the next meeting will be held on November 19, 2016 at 10.00am at Old Rehabilation Center, Bishia-Kuribari, Monipur, Hotapara, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
