Special privileges to senior citizens
According to the government guideline, the amount of interest rate of deposits has been dropped significantly which came as a blow to the retired persons. They have become the worse victims of this as they have no regular income other than a small amount of monthly earning from the interest which comes out of fixed deposits or savings certificates. The government has also imposed tax on the earnings of the deposits.
May we request the finance minister to rethink and not to impose any tax on retired persons’ earnings from bank deposits. The government should also introduce a system of special medical cards for old and retired people so that they can avail treatment including necessary tests and medicines free of cost or at a cheaper rate. At a time when prices of everything are skyrocketing, the government should consider this on a humanitarian ground. Senior citizens enjoy some extra privileges all across the globe.
Md. Shafiqul Islam
Dhaka
