Child labor is one of the major problems in developing countries including Bangladesh. If a child is made to work from an early age with no scope of going to school is called child labor. There are several causes of child labor. Poverty is the main cause of it. Because of poverty, children have to engage themselves in different risky works with a view to earning their livelihood. Lack of awareness of the guardians is also another cause of increasing child labor. Besides, social and cultural traditions and children’s own desire are also responsible for child labor. Child labor has many negative consequences. It hinders our socio-economic development. A greater part of the total population becomes a burden due to child labor. If they could be educated, they would contribute to the country. However, effective measures must be taken to stop child labor. The law of international child labor must be implemented. Government must take action to educate poor children. Public awareness must be raised. Thus we can get rid of the curse of child labor.