CSERF is a non-profit, independent and non-political organization. CSERF was formed with the aim of conducting research on contemporary social and environmental issues. Apart from conducting research, CSERF is also involved in various programs which may contribute to better living conditions for all and for conservation of the environment and ecology.
One of the very important initiatives by CSERF is to reach out to the senior citizens of our country irrespective of social positions, geographic locations, livelihood and economic classes. CSERF aims to engage with the senior citizens to know their present ordeals and to help to find solutions by involving government agencies, development partners, civil society, non-government organizations, local government institutes, individuals and community organizations.
On November 30, 2016 CSERF arranged a program to bring together the senior citizens in a meet calling “Gurujon Ashor”. The program was intended to engage senior citizens with the younger generation, social workers, cultural and media people, and members of other organizations working in similar fields. The program was planned from 2pm to 6pm on November 30, 2016 at the Nazrul Institute, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Around 125 participants to attend the program.
The program was chaired by Prof. Prafulla Chandra Sarker, Chairman, CSERF. Poet Rezauddin Stalin was the Chief Guest. Dr. Syed Zaber Mahmud, Geriatric Psychiatrist, LabAid and Ms. Momtaz Ara Begum were the Special Guest and Guest of Honour, respectively.
Representatives form press and media, civil society, foreign dignitaries, students, academicians, social scientists and cultural personalities also attended the program.
At the onset, the participants were presented with a number of songs from the past by Shishir Sikder, Abdur Rahim and Ashok Mukherjee. At the end Bangladesh Friends Academy presented a dance sequence. Sabina Siddique, Executive Director, CSERF conducted the overall program.