“Child Labor in Bidi Factories: Current Situation and Way Forward” is my second research study in the field of tobacco control, conducted in 2015. The study explores the prevalence of child labor in bidi manufacturing, examines the socio-economic factors sustaining this practice, and highlights policy and implementation gaps, while proposing practical strategies for prevention and […]

Child labour dominate in bidi factories in Bangladesh 11 May 2016 Bidi factory owners gain but child workers suffer in Bangladesh A study on Bangladesh’s bidi industry has revealed the harsh reality of child labour. Children between 7 and 14 years of age dominate the workforce because they can be paid less than adults. Their […]