Rajshahi, Rangpur lead in highest child labour prevalence
Division-wise percentage of children aged 5 to 17 years engaged in child labour
An illustration contrasts a young boy engaged in child labor carrying bricks while other children walk to school, with a map highlighting the high-prevalence regions of Rajshahi and Rangpur in Bangladesh. | Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
In Bangladesh, child labour among children aged 5–17 has risen from 6.8% in 2019 to about 9.2% in 2025, with boys (11%) far more likely to work than girls (4%). Rural children and those out of school remain most vulnerable, with children not attending school four times more likely to be engaged in labour.
This infographic details the prevalence of child labor across Bangladesh's divisions, with Rajshahi (12.4%) and Rangpur (11.8%) recording the highest percentages according to BBS and UNICEF data.
Source: Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2025, BBS & UNICEF
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