Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- A national seminar on preventing child abuse and exploitation, and promoting child protection mechanisms for the children of garment workers, was held in the capital on Monday.

Bangladesh has a population of around 160 million, of which more than 64 million-about 40 percent-are children. In the absence of strong community-based child protection mechanisms, many of them remain exposed to risks that threaten their safety, development, and growth. As a result, children continue to face abuse and exploitation. According to a report published on September 14, 2025, incidents of abuse against girls have increased by 75 percent compared to the previous year, while 306 children were exploited in the last seven months alone.

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