Human trafficking
Trafficking is a serious crime and embodies many facets of human rights abuses. Thousands of women and children are caught up in these criminal activities every year, causing them great harm. Over recent years much has been written about the dynamics of trafficking, and many ambitious and well-intentioned statements of commitment to combating trafficking have been made in the international forums. But there is still a big gap between the cup and the lip. Many countries are still lagging behind with regard to ensuring safety and security of their children and women. Bangladesh is not an exception to this. Criminals use Bangladesh as a source of women and child trafficking. As an over-populated country, with a lot of people living below poverty line, it is easy for the human traffickers to lure poor, helpless child and women out of the country with the promise of better lives, work and future. But as we know, the promises end up in gruelling torture and sub-human work environment and in some cases death. To stop the crime, the government of Bangladesh is committed to making a difference in the lives of women and children vulnerable to trafficking and this commitment is reflected in its various initiatives such as enacting laws suiting the needs of time, setting up high powered one stop crisis centre and multi-level monitoring cell and special courts for trying cases of such offences. Vigilance has been reinforced in the international airports and seaports of the country. People have been sensitised through campaigns, seminars and symposium all over the country. Yet, much more has to be done to ensure the safety of women and children.
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