Rising crimes against children
A recent survey states that 82 percent of children aged one to fourteen in urban areas of Bangladesh are abused physically or mentally. Although Bangladesh has developed in various sectors in the recent years, the position and treatment of children still continues to be far from satisfactory. Children, being physically weak, are unable to stand up for themselves against the innumerable cases of torture, persecution, exploitation, and sexual harassment.
The culprits behind such acts must be punished immediately under the law that protects the rights of children. The government should further their initiatives towards the protection of children and ensure more efficient implementation of the laws and regulations in place.
Toufik Ahmed
Rajshahi
