ROLE AND STATUS OF THE RURAL ELDERLY IN BANGLADESH: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY

This study mainly explored the role and status of the elderly in rural Bangladesh. It is based on empirical findings from the four villages of Gopalnagar union of Dhunat upazila of Bogra district. Mixed approach has been given priority in this study. Survey, observation, case study and life history methods and focus group discussion technique have also been used in this study. Data have been collected from both primary and secondary sources. Simple random sampling procedure followed in this study. This study has found the declined role and status of the elderly in the family and the society as well. The study may give some necessary directions for both academic and policy related benefits by drawing attention to the government as well as the policy makers to take the elderly problem seriously and form a policy framework to the welfare of them with a view to making old age better.