Child killings outnumber deaths caused by political violence and mob violence

While political violence, mob justice, and deaths in custody are regularly discussed in the country, statistics show that child killings are occurring at an even more alarming rate. Every year, hundreds of children fall victim to rape, abduction, and brutal torture before being murdered, presenting a grave picture of a human rights crisis in Bangladesh.

Child Marriage Decline Too Slow: UNFPA Warning

According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the pace at which child marriage is declining in Bangladesh is currently extremely slow, and at this rate it may take more than two hundred years to fully eliminate the practice. Against this backdrop, Bangladesh observed World Children’s Day on Thursday (20 November) with the theme “My Day, My Rights.” The message highlights that millions of girls around the world are still deprived of safety, education, and the right to make their own decisions.

Bangladesh Sees Increase in Child Labour and Lead Levels, Says BBS

Child labour has risen nationwide in Bangladesh since 2019 among children aged 5 to 17, according to the preliminary findings of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2025.

Child Abuse Crisis Deepens in Bangladesh 259 Children Murdered, 306 Raped in First 7 Months of 2025

Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in violence against children, with alarming increases in murders, sexual assaults and other forms of abuse during the first seven months of 2025, according to data from Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and child rights organizations.