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MAGURA, Oct 7, 2025 (BSS) - The 35th International Day of Older Persons was observed today in the district with due respect and enthusiasm.

To mark the day, a discussion meeting was held this morning at the Deputy Commissioner's conference room.

Deputy Commissioner Md Ohidul Islam was present at the meeting as the chief guest, while Md Zakir Hossain, Deputy Director of the District Social Services Office, was in the chair.

Civil Surgeon Md Shamim Kabir and General Secretary of the District Branch of Bangladesh Prabin Hitaishi Sangha, Md Nausher Ali, were present as special guests, along with officials from various government departments and members of senior citizens' organizations.

Before the discussion, a colorful rally started from the Collectorate Building premises and ended at the same venue after parading through the main streets of the town.

Speakers at the meeting said that elderly citizens are the storehouse of experience for our society and families. The government is implementing various programmes for their welfare, and it is the moral duty of every citizen to show respect, love, and care toward elderly persons.