A total of 1,689 children and adolescents went missing across six districts of the Barishal division in the last six months. More than half of these teenagers left home driven by romantic affairs. Other reasons include family disputes, grievances with parents, strict madrasa rules, and social media addiction.
According to police reports from January 1 to July 31, 2026, a total of 21 reasons have been identified, with 1,078 leaving due to romantic affairs. The tendency of missing children is comparatively higher in coastal districts like Patuakhali, Pirojpur, and Bhola.
Such incidents have raised concerns among guardians and the administration. Police are working on legal measures and public awareness to control the situation.
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