Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. File photo

DHAKA, Oct 6, 2025 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today extended his heartfelt respect and love to all senior citizens on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons.

In a message on the eve of the day, he said the elder citizens are not a burden on any society; rather they are the living history. Their knowledge and experience hold invaluable guidance for future generations, he added.

The theme of this year’s International Day of Older Persons is “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”.
Referring to this year’s theme, Professor Muhammad Yunus said that the theme is time befitting.

"We dream of building a poverty-free world, where the work and dignity of every human being is ensured. Our elders can be one of the driving forces in fulfilling this dream," he said. 

He said their experience will show us new paths in times of crisis and their guidance will make the youth confident.

He called for properly utilizing the insight, experience and skills of the senior citizens to fulfill the goal of building a discrimination-free and corruption-free  prosperous Bangladesh following the July mass uprising'.

"We need to create an environment where the elderly people can work to solve social problems through various initiatives. The current interim government is committed to creating opportunities for a self-reliant and dignified life for the elderly one," Dr Yunus said.

“Let us welcome older people as active partners in our prosperous future. Let us build a world where every person lives a dignified and fulfilling life, realizing their highest potential," the Chief Adviser hoped.