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M Niaz Asadullah and Zaki Wahhaj, The Conversation
Bangladesh’s new child marriage law allows minors to marry under 'special circumstances'
The legislation is meant to replace a dated one, but this loophole could have consequences, fear activists.
M Niaz Asadullah and Zaki Wahhaj, The Conversation
· Mar 10, 2017 · 09:30 pm
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