In 2017, road accidents killed 375 children. Other accidents killed 679 children, 21 died from different diseases, while 18 died after being raped and one died in another sexual assault, according to the report. In 2016, 77 children died in road accidents while 120 in other accidents. Many of the children attempted suicide due to drug addiction, the report says. Some chose the option after dropping out of school; some could not afford to sign up for board exams while some attempted suicide following scolding by teachers.

Source: bd News24 March 13, 2018 06:33 UTC