Aging Problems of Indigenous People of Bangladesh. A Case Study on matrilineal Garo community of Haluaghat, Mymensingh

      Аннотация: “Garo’s” are one of the major ethnic community in Bangladesh with their unique life style and matrilineal system, preserved one of the richest cultural and historical background in the Indian sub continent. This paper lights up on the aged people of indigenous people of Bangladesh, to identify the real situation of them including, Common health problems of Garo elderly persons, Resource ownership and empowerment, Festival and involvement of aged Garo People, Relation with the family, Assistance from Government and NGO and Entertainment. This paper will make a clear statement on the need and the attitude of aged indigenous people about their situation, and about their expectation for their betterment for life. Case study method will be used here for in depth analysis.

Ключевые слова: Matrilineal Ethnic Group