Despite progress in some parts of the world, child labour remains a stark reality for millions of children globally.

Despite mounting reports of abuse and exploitation, child domestic work remains widespread and excluded from Bangladesh’s list of hazardous occupations for children.

A recent survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, with support from Unicef, has unravelled some bleak statistics on children from low-income households.

It is baffling how normalised we all are to child labour.

Nearly 10.7 lakh children are involved in hazardous work that is illegal for anyone under 18 years of age.

For the past decade, 18-year-old Raza has been wading through garbage to help his family survive.

Let us work towards a world where no child is forced to trade their future for their survival

Findings of SDG Report 2025 paint a worrying picture

Despite government initiatives, child labour is still a common practice especially in the rural region of Bangladesh.

The problem of children dropping out of school and working have far-reaching implications for the overall development of a country.

Social issues behind child labour must be addressed

Dickens, a literary luminary of his era, exposes the vicious cycle where hunger and desperation divide society, laying bare the inequities perpetuated by an exploitative system.

The issue of child labour in Bangladesh is complex and deeply entrenched, but it is not insurmountable.

The National Child Labour Survey 2022 finds

Why are children still subjected to random violence and abuse?

It is disheartening to find underprivileged children working menial jobs on university campuses across the country.

“This is Mohammadpur, get off,” a child yelled out to the passengers of a leguna, otherwise known as human hauliers, which had reached the area as early as 7:00am.

We cannot eradicate child labour from Bangladesh if we cannot provide these children and their families with the necessary social and financial support.

The answer isn’t easy, but it’s vital that we consider all options

Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have warmly praised Bangladesh’s determination to meet its commitment to International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.