Christine A. Ateah 1,* , Laila Khondkar 2, Firozul Milon 3 and Rasheda Rabbani 4 Abstract: Physical and other types of punishment remain common in Bangladesh, despite overwhelming evidence of their harm and worldwide efforts to decrease their use. One of the strategic priorities of Save the Children in Bangladesh’s Child Protection Program is to […]
Laila Khondkar1*, Khaleda Akhter 2 and Flora Jesmeen Deepa3 ABSTRACT Sex workers in Bangladesh are deprived of their basic rights and face abuse and violence in their daily life. The children living inside the brothels are the worst sufferers. They are exposed to early sexuality,subject to physical, psychological abuse and maltreatment. Sex workers and their
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