Publication:

Situation analysis study of street children of Khulna city, Bangladesh

Background With a considerable populace of children which can be vulnerable, this observe investigated the problems skilled by way of street youngsters in Khulna city, Bangladesh.

Methods A mixed-methods approach was used in the observe, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. One hundred and 80-8 defendants, a while six to eighteen, had been selected via practical sampling for interviews. To acquire similarly in-depth statistics, three recognition group discussions with twenty-four participants were held. This triangulation technique gave us an intensive information of the difficulties Khulna city’s street youngsters stumble upon.

Results Most street children in Khulna city were aged 10-12 years, with non-school-going boys 55.6% outnumbering school-going girls 45.5%. Financial difficulties 100% and the need to work 62.3% were the primary barriers to school attendance. A significant proportion 56% face school-related challenges, including inability to pay fees and starvation, especially among girls 61.1%. Abuse rates are high, particularly among non-school-going children, with parental and police violence being common. Support needs include financial aid for education and income-generating training, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.

Conclusions This study confirmed that street children face significant barriers to education, with lack of support, abuse, exploitation, and poverty, reliable with prior research in Bangladesh and other developing countries.