Unearthing the Realities: A Qualitative Exploration of the Problems and Issues of Child Labor among Rohingya Minors in Bangladesh
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| Title: | Unearthing the Realities: A Qualitative Exploration of the Problems and Issues of Child Labor among Rohingya Minors in Bangladesh |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | M. Rezaul Islam (ORCID |
| Source: | Child Care in Practice. 2026 32(2):222-245. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Child Labor, Foreign Countries, Ethnic Groups, Minority Groups, Refugees, Social Problems, Public Policy, Incidence, Gender Differences, Access to Education, Preadolescents, Adolescents, Background, Well Being, Work Environment, Aspiration, Child Welfare |
| Geographic Terms: | Bangladesh, Burma |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13575279.2025.2543249 |
| ISSN: | 1357-5279 1476-489X |
| Abstract: | The primary objective of this study was to identify the issues associated with child labor in the Rohingya community located in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. A qualitative research approach was adopted, and data were collected through 20 in-depth interviews with child laborers and 14 key informant interviews with service providers and community leaders. This study provided insights into the specific types of work undertaken by children, such as carrying goods, farming, and construction work, highlighting the nature of their labor involvement. The main drivers of child labor prevalence in these communities were found to be the illness of primary wage earners, a shortage of teachers, and the need for children to support their own expenses. Hazardous work, such as handling gas cylinders and carrying heavy loads, exposed children to risks, while girls experienced limited mobility and primarily engaged in household tasks. Although the study focused on Bangladesh, its implications are global. The results of the study can serve as valuable guidelines for child experts, health workers, human rights workers, social workers, and policymakers. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1503320 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The primary objective of this study was to identify the issues associated with child labor in the Rohingya community located in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. A qualitative research approach was adopted, and data were collected through 20 in-depth interviews with child laborers and 14 key informant interviews with service providers and community leaders. This study provided insights into the specific types of work undertaken by children, such as carrying goods, farming, and construction work, highlighting the nature of their labor involvement. The main drivers of child labor prevalence in these communities were found to be the illness of primary wage earners, a shortage of teachers, and the need for children to support their own expenses. Hazardous work, such as handling gas cylinders and carrying heavy loads, exposed children to risks, while girls experienced limited mobility and primarily engaged in household tasks. Although the study focused on Bangladesh, its implications are global. The results of the study can serve as valuable guidelines for child experts, health workers, human rights workers, social workers, and policymakers. |
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| ISSN: | 1357-5279 1476-489X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13575279.2025.2543249 |
