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Abstract: The study aims to find the trend of traditional profession, livelihood situation of Harijan community and causes behind the living in between poverty in Bangladesh. In this research, an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach is taken into consideration for conducting the study. We have used questionnaire for quantitative data and case study for qualitative data collection. Our study area is Nabinbag Harijan Para which is located in Gopalganj sadar. The findings show that all household of the Harijan are being deprived from socio economic advantages, comparatively with general community. Most of the Harijan�s households are burden by excess expenditure over income. They are depending on loan from informal sector. Over the generation, they have not been changing their profession radically due to several causes. Government and non- government sector should take more initiative that ensures Harijan communities access to same rights and services enjoyed by mainstream society. Immediate action is necessary to uplift and reform their livelihood and profession. This research is mainly focus on the some findings- They are mainly involved with cleaning and small business activities. Their socio economic condition is not so good. They have a little access to land right. In Harijan communities� status of women is so poor. Most of the Harijan people are illiterate. Their overall health condition is not satisfactory.