access base class varibale in derived class

[RajGobiUK]

I have base class member variable which has private access.

But I need to access the variable in derived class without changing the access type of the base class variable.

So please kindly suggest me the any good idea?

Thanks
Gobi

[Thomas1965]

You could use a protected access function.

[Duthomhas]

You have a design failure.

Why must you do this?