Currently in the context of Bangladesh, the lifestyle of child laborers is a threat to the future life of a child. Children are the future leaders of the nation. As the seedling is hidden in the seed, so the potential race is hidden in the heart of children. The country that shines first is the one where the children have access to modern education in a beautiful environment (Senser, 1994). Millions of children around the world are not getting opportunities. Deprived children can never establish themselves as desirable citizens. Billions of dollars and pounds are being spent every day on the welfare of children or many people are establishing themselves as social workers but the problem is not being solved. Finally, some of the value social science has to offer through this research impacts on this problem. Moreover, there is a need for research on child labor in all parts of Bangladesh apart from Chua-danga city (BIDS, 1992; Hossain and Islam, 2022). 

In Bangladesh, where 4.7 million kids between the ages of 5 and 14 work, child labor is a widespread pro-blem (Ahmed and Quasem, 1991). Of the child labo-rers who are working, 83% work in rural regions and 17% work in cities and asbestos, bitumen, tile, and shipbreaking production (BGMEA, 1994). Bangladesh passed a labor law in 2006 that made 14 the legal mini-mum age for employment (Berlau, 1997; Stack-house, 1996). However, because 93% of juvenile laborers work in the informal sector, including tiny factories and workshops, on the streets, in home-based com-panies, and in domestic work, it is practically hard to implement such labor regulations in Bangladesh (Bra-zilian Embassy in Washington, 1996; Hossain, 2020). 

Despite the fact that child labor is common in Bang-ladesh, laws prohibiting it have grown in number (Burra, 1995). Depending on the country, location, culture, organization, and government, many things are considered child labor. From a Western perspective, childhood is seen as a carefree time when a person lacks the maturity necessary to become an adult (Canada and the World Backgrounder, 1997; Islam et al., 2022). 

In Bangladesh, a study conducted by UNICEF and the ILO (Berlau, 1997) attempted to track down some of the children who had been released from the garment industry to see what happened to them after their emp-loyment was terminated. In most of these families, the contribution of the children meant the difference bet-ween destitution and survival (Chawla, 1996: 16). While these are generally acceptable criteria, there remains a substantial grey area in which it is more difficult to legislate and for which appropriate policy will depend very much on local circumstances and per-ceptions (Stalker, 1996; Rahman and Mia, 2022).

Objectives of the Study

1) To be aware of the socio-economic life of child laborers in the reading city, Chuadanga;

2) Raising awareness of child labor through research. 

Area of my research

The area I am researching is Chuadanga District Muni-cipality. This includes the old city. There are a Gover-nment College, Municipal Government College, Womens College. Eighteen secondary schools above the city have elementary kindergartens. Besides, the largest madrasa in the district is Dhaka Aliya Madrasa and several institutions are included in it. Residential and residential hotels flow along the city of Chua-danga. Based on which the city has developed. On both sides of it there is a flower shop pharmacy and hospital. 

Survey method

A very important role of social research is survey. To tell about something by investigating or finding it or observing it. Survey means to measure something on a surface. Surveys can be of various types; for example, land survey, opinion survey etc. I used opinion polls for my research. I was able to collect data through sur-vey method. So, I used survey method in my research.

Statistical methods

With the help of statistical method, I have collated the collected data of my research. I explained and ana-lyzed it. Statistical approach is very important. Able to do theoretical analysis through statistical methods. They were not possible through any other method. 

Data collection techniques

Data collection is an important aspect of any research. Primary data collection is another very important sub-ject in social research. This data can be collected through various techniques. Among these various tech-niques I have chosen the questionnaire technique for my research. 

After the completion of the data collection and data processing for the research, the data obtained has to be analyzed. Questionnaires were collected from 40 children about my research topic “Lifestyle of Child Labourers”. After collecting separate data, it was ana-lyzed. There the data about age, educational quali-fication, occupation, monthly incomes etc. were ana-lyzed and presented.

Age

Age is a very important factor in any research, espe-cially social science research. Because I think age includes direct and indirect aspects of the person. I included in this study all the children in my study who were under 14 years of age.

From the above Table 1 it is seen that all those below 14 years of age and engaged in various occupations are child labourers.

The above Table 2 shows that out of 40 respondents 52.5% are educated and 47.5% are illiterate. Therefore, it was seen that there are more educated workers here.

 The above Table 3 shows that most of the 40 child laborers are 15%, Jhalmuri vendors are 12.5% motor workers and the rest are engaged in various occu-pations. Therefore, most of the jhalmuri sellers are child laborers, it appears in my research. 

The above Table 4 shows that most of the 40 child laborers are 21% draw 1000-1400 taka monthly, and 12% draw 500-900 taka and 7% draw 1500-1900 taka monthly. Most of the child laborers draw 1000-1400 taka monthly. 

From the above Table 5 it can be seen that most of the 40 child laborers have fathers 57.5% are laborers and 7.5% are agriculturists and the rest are engaged in various occupations. Therefore, the father of most of the child laborers is a laborer. 

In the above Table 6 it can be seen that 60% of the fathers of most of the 40 child laborers earn Rs.1200-1800 and 22.5% earn Rs.1800-2400 and the rest earn less than that. There-fore, the monthly income of most people is 1200-1800 taka.

From the above table it can be seen that 57.5% of the 40 child laborers work 5-10 hours per day and 30% 

Work 0-5 hours and 12.5% work 10-15 hours. Therefore, most child laborers work for 5-10 hours a day. 

In the above Table 8, 5% of the children who are involved in the various professions for 5 to 2 years, less than 5% of the time and 3% 2 to 3 years are involved in various occupations. Therefore, most child workers are excited to change their profession.

From the above Table 9 it can be seen that 57.5% of the 40 child laborers came into their profession be-cause of poverty, 25% came to earn money and the rest came into their profession. Therefore, most child labo-rers come into their profession because of poverty.

From the above Table 10 it can be seen that 40 child laborers became unemployed because of poverty. Therefore, most child laborers come into their pro-fession because of poverty. 

From the above Table 11 it can be seen that 92.5% of the 40 child laborers will not get education if they stop working and 7.5% will get education if they stop working. As a result, most of the people will be dep-rived of education even if they stop working.

 In the above Table 12, 5% of the child laborers are not aware of the child labor crime and 5% are aware. Therefore, most child laborers are unaware of child labor laws.

To sum up it can be said that all those below 14 years of age and engaged in various occupations are child labourers. Out of 40 respondents 52.5% are educated and 47.5% are illiterate. Most of the 40 child laborers are 15%, Jhalmuri vendors are 12.5% motor workers and the rest are engaged in various occupations. Most of the 40 child laborers are 21% draw 1000-1400 taka monthly, and 12% draw 500-900 taka and 7% draw 1500-1900 taka monthly. Most of the child laborers draw 1000-1400 taka monthly.  Most of the 40 child laborers have fathers 57.5% are laborers and 7.5% are agriculturists and the rest are engaged in various occupations. Therefore, the father of most of the child laborers is a laborer. 60% of the fathers of most of the 40 child laborers earn Rs.1200-1800 and 22.5% earn Rs.1800-2400 and the rest earn less than that. 57.5% of the 40 child laborers work 5-10 hours per day and 30% work 0-5 hours and 12.5% work 10-15 hours. 5% of the children who are involved in the various profe-ssions for 5 to 2 years, less than 5% of the time and 3% 2 to 3 years are involved in various occupations. 57.5% of the 40 child laborers came into their profe-ssion because of poverty, 25% came to earn money and the rest came into their profession. 40 child labo-rers became unemployed because of poverty. There-fore, most child laborers come into their profession because of poverty. 92.5% of the 40 child laborers will not get education if they stop working and 7.5% will get education if they stop working. As a result, most of the people will be deprived of education even if they stop working. 5% of the child laborers are not aware of the child labor crime and 5% are aware.

The researcher is very grateful to Md. Shaon Akter, Assistant Professor, Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University, Jamalpur helped me to complete my research.

The authors declared no prospective conflicts of the interest with respect to the research.