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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pathways to homes for street children. Bangladesh’s juvenile justice system should be enhanced to deliver rehabilitative services for youths involved with crimes. February 16, 2023 ...

Bangladesh had more than 1.1 million street children in 2014 and that number will increase to 1.6 million in 2024, according to data published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. The high court ...

A UN investigation into year's deadly student-led protests in Bangladesh found that up to 13% of the victims were children, with most deaths likely caused by security forces.

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 ...