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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Child labor and child laws in Bangladesh: A critical analysis
Authors
Abdullah Hil Muntakim
Abstract
Child labor remains a pervasive issue in
Bangladesh, despite significant legislative efforts and international
commitments. This article provides a critical analysis of the current state of
child labor in the country, examining its prevalence, causes, and impacts,
alongside an evaluation of the existing legal framework aimed at its
eradication Drawing on recent statistics, data tables, and scholarly sources,
it examines the gaps between laws and reality, offering recommendations for
improvement. Despite legislative progress, such as the Bangladesh Labour Act
2006 and ratification of key International Labour Organization (ILO)
conventions, significant gaps in enforcement and coverage persist, particularly
in informal sectors like agriculture and garments. The normalization of child
labor through sociocultural norms, poverty, and policy failures exacerbates the
problem, as evidenced by qualitative studies in urban slums and rural areas.
This analysis critiques the effectiveness of current laws, pointing to weak
implementation, low penalties, and exclusion of vulnerable sectors, which
hinder Bangladesh's goal of eliminating child labor by 2025.
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Pages:6-11
How to cite this article:
Abdullah Hil Muntakim "Child labor and child laws in Bangladesh: A critical analysis". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 6-11
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