Child labour

17 June 2008, 18:00 PM

H.M. Sajibur Rahaman, English language and literature, JatioKazi Nazrul Islam University

I was on my way to Mymensingh from my uncle's residence at Shankar bus-stand in Dhaka. After waiting for some time, I got up to a vehicle and saw a 10 years old child calling passengers loudly with an unpleasant appearance due to the scorching heat. I felt sorry for the poor boy. What is society doing for such hapless kids?

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