The Children Act 1974
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Child Rights Legislation
Bangladesh
31 December 1974
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Republic of Bangladesh
Government of Bangladesh
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The purpose of this Legislation is to protect the rights of the child in matters concerning custody, protection, treatment, trial and punishment of youth offenders. Furthermore, this law considers the mental health status of the child in matters mentioned previously.Content
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