Dhaka, March 25 -- UNICEF welcomes the Government of Bangladesh's recent decision to establish separate Children's Courts, marking a significant step toward ensuring a child-friendly justice system that upholds the rights and well-being of children.

This landmark decision reinforces Bangladesh's commitment to implementing the Children Act, 2013, aligning national legal frameworks with international standards, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

"In too many cases, children who desperately need support from the social welfare system fall into the criminal justice system. Having child-friendly systems is a step toward ensuring that rehabilitation is given every opportunity to work-putting the focus ...