Bangladeshi Media Reports Highlight 86% Decline in Child Marriages of Girl Children in 2024

Recent reports from various Bangladeshi media outlets have highlighted a significant decline in child marriages of girl children in 2024. While the exact numbers or percentage of this decline have not been directly provided, the reports from newspapers, online portals, and TV channels collectively indicate a notable decrease in such cases compared to the previous year, 2023.

Based on data sourced from relevant reports across multiple media platforms, there is a clear indication of a reduction in the number of child marriages involving girl children in 2024. This is seen as a positive outcome of ongoing social awareness campaigns, strengthened law enforcement, and collaborative efforts by governmental and non-governmental organizations to combat child marriage in Bangladesh.

The data on child marriage cases has been compiled from around 150 different sources including Bangladeshi newspapers, online news portals, and TV channels.

Comparison of Child Marriage Cases: 2023 vs. 2024:

The comparison between the child marriage cases in 2023 and 2024 suggests a significant decline, as reported by the media. In 2023, according to media sources, 13 girls aged between 0-18 fell victim of child marriage while 24 girls were rescued from the spot. In 2024, media reports show only two girls, aged below 18, fell victim of child marriage while three others were rescued.