This paper is
thus unique because it represents the first attempt to examine the relationships between an
active aging index and healthy life expectancy in Bangladesh. Although older people are
expected to be treated with respect and reverence in Bangladesh, they are facing increased
social isolation. The health conditions for older people have not improved, and for older
women conditions may have worsened. The infrastructure of Bangladesh is insufficient to
help their disabled and older populations. It is therefore, important to examine the
difference between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy as well as the relationship
between active aging and healthy life expectancy to minimize years of disability in
Bangladesh