CHILD/ FORCED LABOUR

Child labour is generally defined as work involving those below 18 years of age. The definition, however, differs in countries with varying age restrictions, working hours and types of work. Child labour is a violation of children’s rights. Children who work are deprived of basic social services, such as health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and education. The deprivation of these social services during childhood limits children’s opportunities to thrive and perpetuates the cycle of generational poverty. When children work, they are often out of school, jeopardizing the country’s ability to achieve the Development Goal linked to primary education and other associated goals. The problem of child labour is a socio-economic reality in Bangladesh. This issue is enormous and cannot be ignored. In line with the SDG Target 8.7 that aims to “eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour” by 2030, the Bangladesh Government has renewed its commitment to eliminate hazardous forms of child labour by 2021 and all