Dhaka, March 24 -- UNICEF, a UN agency dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children worldwide, on Monday welcomed 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), UNICEF said.

As Bangladesh advances this critical reform, UNICEF urged continued investment in a justice system focused on diversion, restorative justice, and reh...