Future Population Aging Through Demographic Transition in Bangladesh

Demographic Transition and Aging in Bangladesh

Abstract

Demographic transition ends with an introduction of population aging in a society. This piece of work investigates the aging process in the light of demographic transition in Bangladesh. It tries to identify and observe trend, growth pattern of elderly and point out future time period of commencing aging crisis in this country. An upward linear trend over the period 1911–2011 has been observed. The logistic growth model fits well for elderly population during the ongoing demographic transition of this nation. The aged people will reach its carrying capacity level by the middle of the current century. So, it is a very crucial time to take sustainable aging policy for
facing the upcoming inevitable demographic aging problem in Bangladesh.