Kallol Debnath, Habiba Akter Nahida, Shila Debnath, Beton Chakma, Chandon Chakma,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (1-2025)
Abstract
This study explores the complex phenomenon of glue-sniffing among the street children in Bangladesh, focusing on the complex interplay between hunger and addiction. Street children, often marginalized and forgotten, face numerous challenges including lack of shelter and limited access to education. In the midst of these hardships, many turn to glue-sniffing as a means of escape from hunger and harsh realities of their life. This paper explores the socio-economic factors that drive street children towards glue-sniffing. It examines how poverty and food insecurity push these children into the streets, where they are exposed to the lure of cheap and accessible inhalants. Moreover, the study explores the physiological effects of glue-sniffing on these vulnerable individuals. The findings of this study underscore the urgent need for holistic interventions that address both the immediate needs of street children, such as food and shelter, as well as the underlying factors driving their substance abuse. Ultimately, this paper will contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play within the lives of street children in Bangladesh.
