Lost childhood

Updated On Jul 10, 2012 10:46 pm IST
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A worker holds her child as she shapes glass in a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. According to the management of the factory, around 150 women and children work some 15 hours a day manufacturing glass bangles. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 10, 2012 10:46 pm IST

A worker holds her child as she shapes glass in a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. According to the management of the factory, around 150 women and children work some 15 hours a day manufacturing glass bangles. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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A worker holds her child as she shapes glass in a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 10, 2012 10:46 pm IST

A worker holds her child as she shapes glass in a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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Labourers work in front of small kilns at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Labourers work in front of small kilns at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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Workers' children play next to kilns at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Workers' children play next to kilns at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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A worker's child sleeps on the floor next to a stack of finished products at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A worker's child sleeps on the floor next to a stack of finished products at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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Hridoy, 7, works in front of a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Hridoy, 7, works in front of a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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Dola, 12, works in front of a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dola, 12, works in front of a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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A worker holds her child as she shapes glass in a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Workers earn about 500-700 takas per week ($6.25 - $8.75). Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 10, 2012 10:46 pm IST

A worker holds her child as she shapes glass in a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. Workers earn about 500-700 takas per week ($6.25 - $8.75). Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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Hridoy, 7, (R) works in front of a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. According to the management of the factory, around 150 women and children work some 15 hours a day manufacturing glass bangles. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 10, 2012 10:46 pm IST

Hridoy, 7, (R) works in front of a small kiln at a glass bangle factory in Old Dhaka. According to the management of the factory, around 150 women and children work some 15 hours a day manufacturing glass bangles. Reuters photo/Andrew Biraj

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