Child Rights in Bangladesh 


Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest garment exporters, with the ready-made garment (RMG) sector accounting for 84 percent of Bangladesh’s exports and employing approximately four million garment workers, mostly women. Although progress has been made in addressing working conditions, significant challenges and risks related to child rights remain. These challenges are being aggravated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a significant impact on the sector, with thousands of workers having lost their jobs or facing income insecurity. 


Child labour is also still a big issue in Bangladesh, and has worsened due to the pandemic. Almost 1.2 million children aged between 5 and 14 are believed to be engaged in the workforce according to the ILO. Job loss of family members, low wages and growing poverty are some of the driving factors of child labour in Bangladesh. The Centre has been working in Bangladesh’s RMG sector since 2017 to support factories in establishing family-friendly workplaces. Our assessments have found that more action is needed to ensure adequate employer-supported childcare, maternity protection and support, young worker protection, stronger health and safety measures, among other areas.

Supporting You in Bangladesh 


The Centre has staff in Bangladesh and works with a network of consultants located in Dhaka and Chittagong. We have been working in Bangladesh’s RMG sector since 2017 to support factories in establishing family-friendly workplaces and also to prevent and remediate child labour cases. Our child rights risks assessments in Bangladesh show that more action is needed to ensure adequate employer-supported childcare, maternity protection and support, young worker protection, stronger health and safety measures, among other areas. All of the services that The centre offers are available in Bangladesh. 


Browse Our Work in Bangladesh

Statement from The Centre on Fatal Factory Fire in Rupganj, Bangladesh
14/07/2021 | News
Statement from The Centre on Fatal Factory Fire in Rupganj, Bangladesh
At least 52 have been killed in this tragic fire, with children as young as 11 years old among the victims, This tragedy must prompt more urgent action to prevent child labour and address critical safety risks at workplaces worldwide.
Read More
/news-and-events/statement-from-the-centre-on-fatal-factory-fire-in-rupganj-bangladesh
Where are They Now? A Video Update from Two Children Who Took Part in The Centre's Child Labour Remediation Programme
10/06/2021 | Stories
Where are They Now? A Video Update from Two Children Who Took Part in The Centre's Child Labour Remediation Programme
Read More
/impact/where-are-they-now-a-video-update-from-two-children-who-took-part-in-the-centre-s-child-labour-remediation-programme
The Centre Launches New Website
04/06/2021 | News
The Centre Launches New Website
We’re thrilled to have launched a new website. Highlights include project maps, stories, country pages, new service descriptions and more.
Read More
/news-and-events/the-centre-launches-new-website
The Centre Discussed Decent Work Opportunities for Young Workers at the 2021 UN RBHR Forum
02/06/2021 | Events
The Centre Discussed Decent Work Opportunities for Young Workers at the 2021 UN RBHR Forum
The Centre spoke about child rights and young workers at the UN RBHR Forum on June 2, and invited a young Vietnamese worker to share her story.
Read More
/news-and-events/the-centre-discusssed-decent-work-opportunities-for-young-workers-at-the-2021-unrbhr-forum
A Child Labour Case Helps a Bangladeshi Girl Break a Vicious Cycle and a Subcontractor Recruit More Responsibly
31/05/2021 | Stories
A Child Labour Case Helps a Bangladeshi Girl Break a Vicious Cycle and a Subcontractor Recruit More Responsibly
Read More
/impact/a-child-labour-case-helps-a-bangladeshi-girl-break-a-vicious-cycle-and-a-subcontractor-recruit-more-responsibly
Child Labour Remediation: The Story of a Bangladeshi Boy Re-integrated into Education
21/05/2021 | Stories
Child Labour Remediation: The Story of a Bangladeshi Boy Re-integrated into Education
Read More
/impact/child-labour-remediation-the-story-of-a-bangladeshi-boy-reintegrated-into-education
May 25 | Webinar for Alliance 8.7 Partners: The Role of Local Businesses in Ending Child Labour
20/05/2021 | Events
May 25 | Webinar for Alliance 8.7 Partners: The Role of Local Businesses in Ending Child Labour
Read More
/news-and-events/may-25-webinar-for-alliance-87-partners
Our Pledge to Help Eliminate Child Labour in 2021 and Four Recommended Actions that Businesses Can Take
18/05/2021 | News
Our Pledge to Help Eliminate Child Labour in 2021 and Four Recommended Actions that Businesses Can Take
Read More
/news-and-events/26
UNICEF’s BB4C Programme in Bangladesh Shows How Worker Support Programmes Can Thrive, Even During a Pandemic
04/04/2021 | Project Updates
UNICEF’s BB4C Programme in Bangladesh Shows How Worker Support Programmes Can Thrive, Even During a Pandemic
Read More
/impact/unicefs-bb4c-programme-in-bangladesh-shows-how-worker-support-programmes-can-thrive-even-during-a-pandemic

Leave a message

By clicking submit, you agree to The Centre’s Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use.

Submit
Join our mailing list to receive our quarterly newsletter and other major updates.
©2024 The Centre for Child Rights and Business Privacy Policy Terms of use

By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively.