The government on Thursday formally declared six sectors child labour free as part of its move to eradicate child labour by 2025.
State Minister for Labour Monnujan Sufian at a press briefing held at Srama Bhavan in the city made the declaration announcing the names of the sectors.
The sectors are: tannery, glass, ceramic, ship re-cycling, export-oriented leather and footwear and silk industries.
Labour Secretary KM Abdus Salam, among other representatives from the sectors, was present at the briefing.
