Child labour

Child labour

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World day against child labour: History and significance

According to a report by the UN body, around 152 million children worldwide are engaged in child labor, of which 72 million children work in hazardous conditions.

Bangladesh finally committed to eliminating child labour. But can we actually do it?

Bangladesh finally committed to eliminating child labour. But can we actually do it?

Social protection a powerful measure to prevent child labour in Bangladesh: ILO

Social protection a powerful measure to prevent child labour in Bangladesh: ILO

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Public-private efforts stressed for eradicating child labour

Underlying problems such as school dropouts need to be addressed first before taking a legal route to stop child labour. Photo: Reuters

Call to activate upazila level monitoring committees on child labour

Underlying problems such as school dropouts need to be addressed first before taking a legal route to stop child labour. Photo: Reuters

‘Child labour in a country like Bangladesh is primarily a development issue, not so much of enforcement’

Sketch: TBS

To what extent are adolescents allowed to work in Bangladesh?

There is a demand from the international community that Bangladesh sign up to the convention and does not allow under-aged people to get into employment. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed

Bangladesh greeted for ratifying ILO Convention on child labour

Two starving street kids covered in dust in Arambagh area during the early stage of the lockdown. Photo: Mumit M

9 in 10 children below 14 suffer violent disciplining in Bangladesh: Unicef

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Bangladesh takes major step towards eliminating child labour

There is a demand from the international community that Bangladesh sign up to the convention and does not allow under-aged people to get into employment. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed

No child under 14 can be employed: Cabinet

Workshop insists conclusion of child labour by 2025

Workshop insists conclusion of child labour by 2025

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Bangladesh lacks child labour data