Research Monograph

ON
Right of Child Labour, Bangladesh Perspective

Supervisor
Asma Ali Khan
Asst. Professor
Department of Law
Prime University
Mirpur- 1, Dhaka-1216

Submitted By
Md. Shafiqul Islam (Lition)
ID NO. 143050104011
Batch-37th
Program: LL.M (2 Years)
Department of Law,
Prime University

Prime University

Date of Submission:
 Letter of Transmittal

Asma Ali Khan

Asst. Professor
Department of Law
Prime University
Mirpur- 1, Dhaka-1216

Subject: Submission of Research Paper on “Right of Child Labour, Bangladesh

Perspective”
Sir,
It’s a great pleasure for me to submit the research paper on the topic “Right of Child
Labour, Bangladesh Perspective” While preparing the research paper I have tried
my level best to maintain the required standard. I hope that these paper will fulfill
your expectations.
I, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to go through this research
paper for your kind evaluation.
I would be happy to know if you find out any changes and I would be ready to
execute your academic suggestion for my betterment of this thesis.
Thank You.
Sincerely Yours,

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Md. Shafiqul Islam (Lition)
ID NO. 143050104011
Batch-37th
Program: LL.M (2 Years)
Department of Law,
Prime University
 DECLARATION

I hereby do solemnly declare that the work presented in this thesis paper has been
carried out by me and has not been previously submitted to any other institution. The
work I have presented does not breach any copyright. I further undertake to indemnify
the University against any loss or damage arising from breach of the foregoing
obligations.

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Md. Shafiqul Islam (Lition)
ID NO. 143050104011
Batch-37th
Program: LL.M (2 Years)
Department of Law,
Prime University
 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the research paper on: “Right of Child Labour, Bangladesh
Perspective” is done Md. Shafiqul Islam (Lition) in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for the degree of LL.M. (2Years) from Prime University of Bangladesh.
The dissertation has been carried out under my guidance and is a record of the bona
fide work carried out successfully.

Asma Ali Khan

Asst. Professor
Department of Law
Prime University
Mirpur- 1, Dhaka-1216
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

At first, I would like to thank Almighty Allah for his kindness on me in

accomplishing the report. I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to my
honorable and distinguished supervisor Asma Ali Khan, Asst. Professor, Department
of Law, Prime University of Bangladesh for his individual suggestions, valuable time,
important information and guidance during the study period that has greatly inspired
me in preparing this report successfully.
It could not possible to think all those people who have contributed for the preparation
of this report. Of course there are some very special names that cannot be forgotten. I
am also grateful to the Department of Law, Prime University of Bangladesh for
providing me such an opportunity to come closer to real situation.
Finally, I want to express my deep gratitude to my family members and all well
wishers whose enormous helps assisted me to complete this report.

Md. Shafiqul Islam (Lition)

ID NO. 143050104011
 Abstract

This dissertation has been focused on the rights of the children, protection of the rights and
the International Mandate taken to strengthen the national mechanisms. In doing this work it
is found that there are almost thirty-five different statutes to save the rights of the children.
Among those The Children Act 1974 is vital one which is prepared to control penal policy,
ensuring custody and treatment of the children. In this work welfare part has been
overviewed. In Bangladesh so many steps have been taken to protect the rights of the
children. Besides that rights are not protected. In 1990 a declaration was signed under the
initiation of the UN. Bangladesh as a signatory of the declaration needs to be committed to
protect the rights.
 Table of Contents
SL. SUBJECT MATTER PAGE
NO. NO.

01 Letter of Transmittal

02 Declaration

03 Supervisor’s Certification

04 Acknowledgement

05 Abstract

SL. CHAPTER ONE 1-7

NO.
INTRODUCTORY

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Objective of the Study

1.3 Methodology of the Study:

1.4 Limitation of the study

SL. CHAPTER TWO 8-19

NO.
Background of this Law

2.1. Violation of child rights in Bangladesh

2.1.1. Child labor

2.1.2. Child prostitution

2.1.3. Children in poverty

2.1.4. Violence against children

2.1.5. Arrest and detention of children

2.1.6. Children in Hazardous Occupations

2.1.7. Sexual Exploitation of Children

2.1.8. Immoral Trafficking of children

2.1.9. Violence against Children

2.1.10. Children in custody

SL. CHAPTER THREE 20-33

NO.
 Causes Effect

SL. CHAPTER FOUR 34-46

NO.
Restriction to Implement
4.1 The Child Labour Laws of Bangladesh

4.2 Main causes of child labour

4.3 The Children Act, 1974

4.4 The Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933

regard.

4.5 The Employment of Children Act, 1938 and Rules 1955

4.6 The Factories Act 1965 and Rules 1979

4.7 Shops and Establishment Act 1965 and Rules 1970

4.8 International Laws against Child Labor

4.10 Enforcement mechanism

4.11 To put forward recommendation Possible Solution to

overcome this situation:
4.12 Incidence and Nature of Child Labor

4.13 Child Labor Laws and Enforcement

SL. CHAPTER Five 47-50

NO.
Conclusion & Recommendation

7.2 Conclusion

7.3 Recommendations

BIBLIOGRAPHY 51