Bangladesh has the highest prevalence of child marriage in South Asia, with 51 percent of girls married before turning 18 between 2006 and 2024, according to a report released yesterday by the United Nations.
Healthcare gaps, poor awareness putting lives at risk
Focus on equipping existing health infrastructure properly
Despite some progress, child malnutrition remains a serious threat
Reduced donor funding threatens the quality of services
Govt must adopt a zero-tolerance approach to this scourge
Prevent early pregnancies, address healthcare manpower shortage
Poverty and insecurity are key drivers of this practice in char areas
Why parents to resort to child marriage?
Bangladesh has the highest prevalence of child marriage in South Asia, with 51 percent of girls married before turning 18 between 2006 and 2024, according to a report released yesterday by the United Nations.
Healthcare gaps, poor awareness putting lives at risk
Focus on equipping existing health infrastructure properly
Despite some progress, child malnutrition remains a serious threat
Reduced donor funding threatens the quality of services
Govt must adopt a zero-tolerance approach to this scourge
Prevent early pregnancies, address healthcare manpower shortage
Poverty and insecurity are key drivers of this practice in char areas
Why parents to resort to child marriage?
Latest BBS data reveals staggering increase in incidents
