child labour in Bangladesh

child labour in Bangladesh

Illustration showing a young boy engaged in child labor carrying bricks, while a group of children walks to a nearby school, with a map of Bangladesh highlighting the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions.

Rajshahi, Rangpur lead in highest child labour prevalence

Division-wise percentage of children aged 5 to 17 years engaged in child labour

Protecting children from child labour and ensuring they have access to education is not just a matter of fulfilling their fundamental rights; it is also crucial for the country's long-term development. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

Development orgs call for action as child labour surges in post-Covid era

During and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of school dropouts and child labourers rose proportionately in Bangladesh and many of these children never returned to school. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

World Day Against Child Labour: Pandemic dropouts make child labour elimination a pipe dream

Bangladesh improves moderately in eliminating worst forms of child labour

Bangladesh improves moderately in eliminating worst forms of child labour

3.4 million children aged between 5-17 are still actively contributing to the economy and 1.2 million of these children are participating in hazardous jobs, mostly in the manufacturing sector. Photo: REUTERS

Ministry urges labour inspectors to work efficiently to eliminate child labour

When economic activities were halted, children who worked as domestic workers or daily wage-earners were rendered jobless, with no money to buy food. Photo: Mumit M

Covid-19 making things worse for children