Child marriage

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South Asia

Why underage marriages are still prevalent in Pakistan

The recent marriage of a five-year-old girl in Pakistan's western province of Baluchistan has reignited debate over child protection, and the role of hardline clergy in family matters

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Bangladesh

‘Louder than Words’ is youth activism to eliminate child marriage: Plan International

Zero-interest loan introduced to combat child marriage  
Bangladesh

Zero-interest loan introduced to combat child marriage  

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Bangladesh

Parents’ role stressed in preventing child marriage

The report titled, Global Girlhood Report 2021, was released on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11. Photo: Hindustan Times
Bangladesh

Enhancing girls’ lifeskill to help curb child marriage: Study

Aditi Sonia Mansur. Illustration: TBS
Supplement

The curse of child marriage: A battle yet to be won

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Bangladesh

Growing per capita income contributed to reduce child marriage: Planning Minister

More coordinated efforts needed to reduce child marriage: Speakers 
Bangladesh

More coordinated efforts needed to reduce child marriage: Speakers 

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Bangladesh

Rajarhat declared as child marriage free upazila

The report titled, Global Girlhood Report 2021, was released on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11. Photo: Hindustan Times
World+Biz

Child marriage killing over 60 girls a day worldwide, finds study

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Covid-19 in Bangladesh

School closure impact: over 3,000 girls married off in Bagerhat

Child marriages mark sharp rise in Cox’s Bazar, Eidgaon upazila has highest 82% increase
Bangladesh

Child marriages mark sharp rise in Cox’s Bazar, Eidgaon upazila has highest 82% increase

Bangladesh is ranked among the top 10 countries with the highest rates of child marriage, with more than 38 million child brides. Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Child marriage harms girls’ mental health