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

Child Rights Action Hub in Bangladesh's RMG Sector
27/03/2024 | Project Updates
Child Rights Action Hub in Bangladesh's RMG Sector
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Child Rights Action Hub in Bangladesh's RMG Sector
27/03/2024 | News
Child Rights Action Hub in Bangladesh's RMG Sector
The Centre has launched the Child Rights Action Hub in Bangladesh, specifically for the RMG sector to empower fashion brands and retailers to engage lower-tier suppliers in preventing and addressing child labour.
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The Centre and The Remedy Project Collaborate to Support Companies on Child Labour Remediation
14/03/2024 | News
The Centre and The Remedy Project Collaborate to Support Companies on Child Labour Remediation
The Centre for Child Rights and Business and The Remedy Project have joined forces to provide companies with practical support, information and resources to increase effective access to child labour remediation.
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2023 – A Year of Achievements and Positive Impact for Children and Business
21/12/2023 | News
2023 – A Year of Achievements and Positive Impact for Children and Business
Happy holidays from all of us at The Centre! Let's take a look at how far we have come in 2023.
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Family-Friendly Workplaces - 2023 Impact and Achievements
15/12/2023 | Project Updates
Family-Friendly Workplaces - 2023 Impact and Achievements
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The Centre Wraps up Specialised Risk Assessments Across Five Countries for Li & Fung
13/12/2023 | Project Updates
The Centre Wraps up Specialised Risk Assessments Across Five Countries for Li & Fung
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Creating Real Change for Families in Supply Chains: Otto Group’s WeCare Programme in Three Countries
08/12/2023 | Project Updates
Creating Real Change for Families in Supply Chains: Otto Group’s WeCare Programme in Three Countries
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Providing Access to Remedy as an amfori Speak for Change Investigation and Remediation Handler
07/12/2023 | Project Updates
Providing Access to Remedy as an amfori Speak for Change Investigation and Remediation Handler
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The Bangladesh Minimum Wage: Fair Wages Without Fuelling Child Labour
23/11/2023 | News
The Bangladesh Minimum Wage: Fair Wages Without Fuelling Child Labour
We highlight why adjustments to purchasing practices and pricing structures need to go hand in hand with wage increases.
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