Bangladesh, July 1 -- Child labour is an inhumane scourge that hinders a child's normal development and education. Poverty, a lack of social awareness, and a flawed education system are its root causes.
Alongside law enforcement, ensuring social security for impoverished families and creating opportunities for quality education for children is the only way to break free from this curse.
As we observed World Day Against Child Labour 2026 on Monday, we were reminded yet again of just how far behind we are in terms of eradicating child labour in the country. No measure of economic growth can ever justify or conceal the fact that child labour in the country is rampant.
An alarming picture was pointed out at a seminar held on the occasion in ...