K.M. Mustafizur Rahman  , Muntasir Ibn Mohsin  , Ismail Tareque  , 
    Trends of Population Ageing from 1950-2050: A Comparative Study Between Bangladesh and World,
    Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences,
    Volume 6,Issue 1,
    2009,
    Pages 6-10,
    ISSN 1683-8831,
    pjssci.2009.6.10,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=pjssci.2009.6.10)
    Abstract: Population ageing-the process by which older individuals become a proportionally larger share of the total population-was one of the most distinctive demographic events of the 20th century. It will surely remain important through out the 21st century. Initially experienced by more developed countries, the process has recently become apparent in much of developing world like Bangladesh as well. Since, the older population is growing at a considerably faster rate and the life expectancies are increased with the advancement of time, the elderly should be considered not as a burden to the society but their valuable experience should be utilized fruitfully and it should be the responsibility of not only society and the government but also the people. The state has not yet develops the mechanisms to respond to the emerging ageing challenge.
    Keywords: Population ageing;survival rate;ageing index;Bangladesh and world;mechanisms