The current law in Bangladesh that addresses child marriage isthe Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2017(CMRA) repealing the earlier British law of 1929. The Act sets theminimum age of marriage for a male as21 years and for a female as 18 years. However, there has beencriticism of a ‘special provision’ in thisact which allows marriage below 18 years in special situations.
Please develop a policy brief (NOT more than 2 pages in lengthor 1500 words) on child marriage inBangladesh. Your policy brief should contain the followingcomponents:1. Title2. Executive summary – Summary of your brief3. Context of the Problem – Describe the Child Marriage RestraintAct and discuss the pros andcons4. Policy alternatives – What may be the alternatives, examplesfrom other countries5. Recommendations – Recommend from your perspective
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