They are known as ‘street children.’ According to a 2004 survey by Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies or BIDS, the country had at least 1.3 million street children at that time.

The children of the dump have no visible support from the numerous aid agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that operate in Bangladesh. But these agencies face an increasingly difficult ...

By 2014 the number of street children in Bangladesh is expected to more than double. (CNN) -- They are the real-life slumdogs who spend their days scouring garbage dumps to survive in one of the ...

Among the street children of Dhaka, Chattogram and six other divisional cities, 64 percent do not want to return to their families, a study says. The reasons behind their decision range from ...

It has been widely described as one of the most comprehensive reports into the plight of street children in Bangladesh. The report concentrates on six of the country's largest cities and recommends a ...

It mainly works to stop sexual abuse of street children. It found that over 20,000 children are born and live in 12 registered brothels across the country. The study says it is working on the street ...

Dhaka (AsiaNews) - In Bangladesh, about a million children live in the streets, half under the age of ten. And about 95 per cent of them also take drugs.

Pathways to homes for street children. Bangladesh’s juvenile justice system should be enhanced to deliver rehabilitative services for youths involved with crimes.

Dr Anwara is concerned that street children face an even higher risk level than those who stay home during the rainy season. On dengue treatment, she advised special care for the infected children.

Children Injured by Homemade Grenades. Lima, 3, had her hand blown off in Mirpur 14, Dhaka on December 3. ... Bangladesh_End Deadly Street Violence_Bengali_translation.pdf More Reading ...

Pathways to homes for street children. Bangladesh’s juvenile justice system should be enhanced to deliver rehabilitative services for youths involved with crimes. December 28, 2022 ...