Child labourers

Plight of Dhaka’s Child Labourers / Toiling away childhood

At a time when he should have been going to school and growing up with all the happiness and blessings life has to offer, Sajjad ended up experiencing the other end of the spectrum.

World Day Against Child Labour / Shedding light on child labour in educational institutions

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

A school for the poor

As the sun sets on the horizon in Elahipur village of Khulna's Rupsha upazila, most children begin heading home from the playgrounds; except eight-year-old Sukur. The child eagerly leaves his homes and makes his way to Anushilon Mojar School.

57% child labourers victims of physical torture: Study

Fifty-seven percent child labourers are found to be victims of physical torture, according to a study.

December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023

Toiling away childhood

At a time when he should have been going to school and growing up with all the happiness and blessings life has to offer, Sajjad ended up experiencing the other end of the spectrum.

June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023

Shedding light on child labour in educational institutions

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

May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018

A school for the poor

As the sun sets on the horizon in Elahipur village of Khulna's Rupsha upazila, most children begin heading home from the playgrounds; except eight-year-old Sukur. The child eagerly leaves his homes and makes his way to Anushilon Mojar School.

April 10, 2016
April 10, 2016

57% child labourers victims of physical torture: Study

Fifty-seven percent child labourers are found to be victims of physical torture, according to a study.