Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- About 25 + years ago I began to explore the world of the elderly to do a radio series on this population group for the BBC. The radio series was supported by Help Age, a UK INGO working for the benefit of the Global Elderly.

One of the best things about the BBC was the variety they offered. I had spent most of my regular hours as a full time reporter on political issues but after I left and later did assignments for them on social issues. I certainly enjoyed doing them more than doing a daily broadcast on political matters.

I also had a long track record in the development world, both nationally and internationally for the UN and other agencies. So both my interest and skill as a journalist matched. I liked the format ...