Bangladesh, July 3 -- A fine of up to Taka 100,000 or in default up to three months imprisonment for failure to support parents. The Parents Maintenance Act, 2013, makes a legal obligation for every son and daughter to ensure the maintenance of their parents.

The law defines parental maintenance as ensuring parents' food, clothing, medical care, accommodation and companionship. It also prohibits children from sending their parents to an old-age home against their will, reinforcing legal protection for family bonds.

Section three of the act requires every child to ensure the maintenance of his or her parents. Where there is more than one child, they must jointly share the responsibility.

Children must ensure necessary medical care, reg...