Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- thirds of child labourers in Bangladesh are employed in industrial and factory settings, exposing them to serious health and safety risks, a report said on Wednesday.

The findings were presented at an event in Dhaka jointly organised by the International Organisation Educo Bangladesh and the Child Labour Elimination Platform (CLAP).

Economist Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem presented the policy recommendations, while Educo Bangladesh Country Manager Afzal Kabir Khan chaired the session.

Speakers at the event stressed the need to strengthen social protection measures to prevent child labour and provide adequate support to affected families.

The report revealed that 66.6 percent of child labourers are engaged in the industr...