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66% of garment workers married before 18, one in four has had an abortion

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29-Sep-2025
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Child marriage and teenage pregnancies are alarmingly common among women working in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector, according to new research.

The study found that more than two-thirds (66%) of female garment workers were married before turning 18, with most experiencing their first pregnancy while still underage.

To read more: https://www.daily-sun.com/post/829729