We need literature for all people, in all languages
In Bangladesh, visually challenged people have little access to the rich world of literature, an exclusion that limits their ability to experience the joy of storytelling.
22 February 2025, 02:00 AM
A vision for a child-friendly book fair
Are we truly creating an environment that fosters love for books among children?
25 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Protecting adolescents from the harm of social media
Studies reveal startling trends: adolescents spending over three hours daily on social media are twice as likely to face anxiety and depression.
13 January 2025, 08:00 AM
Bring back married adolescent girls to schools
Child marriage in Bangladesh hinders girls' education and lifelong opportunities.
5 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Conversation about youth mental health must evolve
In Bangladesh, 361 students, a significant percentage of whom were elementary students, succumbed to suicide between January and August in 2023.
6 November 2024, 07:00 AM
We must help girls realise their dreams
It is our responsibility to make society safe for girls by strengthening child protection system at the community and national levels.
30 September 2024, 04:00 AM
A tolerant society must respect differing opinions
Listening to others does not mean agreeing with them, but acknowledging that different opinions exist and seeking to understand them is crucial.
24 August 2024, 05:00 AM
Let’s end the ‘princessification’ of girls, ‘machofication’ of boys
Children are born with immense potential. Isn’t it a tremendous waste of human capacity to confine them to limited roles?
13 July 2024, 05:00 AM
Don't children have the right to privacy?
At the registration desk of a private hospital in Dhaka, an employee loudly asked for personal information.
13 June 2024, 05:00 AM
Protecting the best interests of children during divorce
Many have witnessed physical and emotional abuse taking place in the relationship between their parents.
1 June 2024, 06:00 AM
Ending corporal punishment needs a change in mindset
More than 1.3 billion children aged between one and 14 years are subjected to corporal punishment at home each year.
30 April 2024, 04:00 AM
The case for child-friendly infrastructure
Child-friendly infrastructure, design, and services require little to no cost if we only care to look at things through the eyes of a child.
24 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Climate change is fuelling child marriage in Bangladesh
Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.
29 February 2024, 03:00 AM
Save children from the spread of fast food
Research shows that eating fast food has a direct correlation with weight gain
1 February 2024, 00:00 AM
Applying to Harvard University: Tips for a successful application
Having an advanced degree from a reputed university will significantly add to your learning and help you realise your professional dreams and ambitions. So, invest time and energy in the process.
17 January 2024, 13:58 PM
The statelessness of Rohingya children and the world’s responsibility
States can end the statelessness of Rohingya children if they want to.
14 March 2023, 03:00 AM
Creating an autism-friendly society
“During the lockdown, our teachers offered online classes, but it was extremely challenging for autistic children to understand the instructions through a screen.
1 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Boi Mela is bringing kids to books. We can take this further.
“During school holidays, my coaching centre is closed. I encourage students to read books, play or do things they really enjoy.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Are we listening to our adolescents?
To understand what our adolescents dream about the future, researchers at the Economic Relations Division (ERD) under the finance ministry conducted an explorative survey between August and September 2021.
11 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Not just law, we need social change to end corporal punishment
Corporal punishment is defined as any punishment in which physical force is used with the intent to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light.
12 January 2022, 18:00 PM