STAR Day at a Glance | Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Children on a pickup van being used for electioneering in Dhaka's Banani area yesterday. Some of the boys even have campaign stickers pasted on their foreheads and shirts. Though prohibited, using children in election campaign has become all too common ahead of the polls. These children, from low-income families, are often paid Tk 200-500 per day to participate in political events, shout slogans, put up posters and distribute leaflets. What's more disconcerting is that this practice is turning fatal. At least 28 children were killed and over 100 injured in political violence over the last six years, according to Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum. PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON