Abstract
The street-connected adolescents in Bangladesh are one of the most vulnerable demographics. Given the characteristics of their living environment, it is probable that they may experience various sorts of mistreatment, including physical and sexual assault, perhaps even at the hands of law enforcement. The objective of this research was to investigate the lived experiences of street-connected adolescents who have been subjected to sexual assault by policemen. A total of 11 boys participated in this qualitative research. The researchers used applied thematic analysis, a method that adheres to the principles of qualitative description, to identify significant themes after the interview. The study revealed four main themes: physical abuse, sexual abuse, repetitive abuse, and forceful oral and penetration sexual assault. Additionally, it has been shown that the police perpetrators used their position of power to engage in the sexual abuse of adolescents. To protect street-connected youth from sexual abuse by perpetrators, the government must implement appropriate measures. The police department should press charges against those engaged in this crime and provide specialized training for policemen who interact with street-connected young people.