Manikganj, April 3 -- The Manikganj administration intervened and stopped a child marriage ceremony in Airmara village of Betila-Mitra union in Manikganj Sadar Upazila on Thursday afternoon.

Manikganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sheikh Mezbah Ul Saberin, who led the operation, said they took immediate action after learning about the underage marriage.

"We stopped the wedding ceremony as the girl is only 16 years old. Her parents have pledged not to marry her off until she turns 18 and have assured that she will continue her education," the UNO said.

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