List of Contents vii
List of Tables xi
List of Diagrams xiii
Acronyms xiv
Glossary xv
Chapter One
Introduction 21
Background 21
Rationale of the Study 25
Operational Definition of Key Terms 26
Objectives of the Study 30
Research Methodology 30
Chapter Outline 32
Chapter Two
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Revisited 35
Chapter Three
International Conventions on the Rights of the Child
and the Position in Bangladesh 51
Historical Background of the Convention on the Rights of the
Child (CRC) 1989 51
A Brief Critical Review of UN CRC 52
Implementation of the Various Conventions Related to Child
Rights in Bangladesh 53
Chapter Four
Existing Situation of the Destitute Children and Initiatives
for their Welfare in Bangladesh 57
Analysis of Current Situation 57
Birth Registration 57
Child Health Malnutrition and Child Mortality 58
Healthy Environment 58
Disabled Children 59
Education for All 60
Street Children 60
Child Labor 62
Child Trafficking 63
Suffering of Children in Custody 64
Plight of Brothel Children 64
Children Affected With HIV/AIDS 65
Initiatives at Various Level 65
Government Sector 66
Non-Government Sector 71
International Organizations 72
Local Organizations 76
Chapter Five
Institutions for the Welfare of the Destitute Children in
Rajshahi City 79
Introduction to Rajshahi City 79
Historical Background and Location 79
Historical Places 80
Educational Institutions and Socio-cultural Organizations 80
Socio-political Movement 82
Population 82
Religion and Occupation 82
Communication System 82
Rajshahi City Administration 83
Map of the Rajshahi City 83
Organogram of Rajshahi City Corporation 84
Welfare Services for the Destitute Children 84
Institutions Providing Different Services with
Accommodation Facilities 85
Institutions in Government Sector 85
Institutions in Non-Government Sector 86
Institutions Providing Different Services without
Accommodation 95
Chapter Six
Existing Services for the Welfare of the Destitute Children
in Rajshahi City 97
Pattern of Services For the Destitute Children 97
Socio-Economic Status of the Destitute Children 97
Reasons for their Destitution 104
Service Pattern for the Destitute Children 106
Limitations of the Services Provided 122
Chapter Seven
Summary and Recommendations 129
Summary of the Study 129
Recommendations 132
Bibliography 135
Annexture
