Abstract:
Juvenile delinquency is a burning issue in the criminal and human rights jurisprudence. The juvenile of the world are innocent, vulnerable, and curios full of hope and belong to thrill, aspirations, ambition and what not. In fact, the future of juvenile should be shared and cared in the light of equality, dignity and social justice with a view to protecting and promoting the best interest of the juvenile in particular and of the child in general. The situation of the juvenile delinquency, both in Bangladesh and abroad remains alarming and critical in nature. The present exercise is an attempt at reviewing the nature and causes of juvenile delinquency. Some recommendations have also been discussed along with an analytical evaluation.