Who will take care of the children?

Bangladesh, and Dhaka especially, is teeming with underprivileged children with no parents, or any source of food, shelter and clothing. Many of them are even made to work with heavy metal and other hazardous equipment in workshops. Others can be seen begging for alms or worse, getting involved in gangs. 

Bangladesh has several laws in place regarding child rights protection, such as the Bangladesh Labour Code 2006 and The Child Act 2013, neither of which are implemented effectively.  

We, the responsible and privileged sections of  society, cannot avoid our duties towards these children who deserve our help and protection.  

Mobarak hossain
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