Nearly 10.7 lakh children are involved in hazardous work that is illegal for anyone under 18 years of age.
For the past decade, 18-year-old Raza has been wading through garbage to help his family survive.
Let us work towards a world where no child is forced to trade their future for their survival
Findings of SDG Report 2025 paint a worrying picture
Despite government initiatives, child labour is still a common practice especially in the rural region of Bangladesh.
The problem of children dropping out of school and working have far-reaching implications for the overall development of a country.
Social issues behind child labour must be addressed
Dickens, a literary luminary of his era, exposes the vicious cycle where hunger and desperation divide society, laying bare the inequities perpetuated by an exploitative system.
The issue of child labour in Bangladesh is complex and deeply entrenched, but it is not insurmountable.
Why are children still subjected to random violence and abuse?
It is disheartening to find underprivileged children working menial jobs on university campuses across the country.
“This is Mohammadpur, get off,” a child yelled out to the passengers of a leguna, otherwise known as human hauliers, which had reached the area as early as 7:00am.
We cannot eradicate child labour from Bangladesh if we cannot provide these children and their families with the necessary social and financial support.
The answer isn’t easy, but it’s vital that we consider all options
Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have warmly praised Bangladesh’s determination to meet its commitment to International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.
Child labour is an "extreme risk" in one in 10 countries globally, an index has found, urging businesses to be more vigilant about abuses in their global supply chains.
Around a month ago, protests broke out in Uttara after the body of a 12-year-old child named Boishakhi was recovered from a home in Sector 3, hanging from the ceiling fan.
Despite the law prohibiting the employment of children, many brick kiln owners across Cumilla's Chauddagram upazila employ minors to do hazardous work.
Pabitra Roy, who secured GPA-5 in PEC and JSC exams, spends six months of a year working at a brick kiln to pay for his studies as well as support his family.
