Laila Khondkar

We need internal reform if we are to create a society that is liveable for all.

The government has declared 43 types of work as hazardous for children—jobs that threaten their physical and mental development.

Daily acts of punishment cause thousands of injuries and deaths among children each year.

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.

Are we truly creating an environment that fosters love for books among children?

Studies reveal startling trends: adolescents spending over three hours daily on social media are twice as likely to face anxiety and depression.

Child marriage in Bangladesh hinders girls' education and lifelong opportunities.

In Bangladesh, 361 students, a significant percentage of whom were elementary students, succumbed to suicide between January and August in 2023.

It is our responsibility to make society safe for girls by strengthening child protection system at the community and national levels.

Listening to others does not mean agreeing with them, but acknowledging that different opinions exist and seeking to understand them is crucial.

Children are born with immense potential. Isn’t it a tremendous waste of human capacity to confine them to limited roles?

At the registration desk of a private hospital in Dhaka, an employee loudly asked for personal information.

Many have witnessed physical and emotional abuse taking place in the relationship between their parents.

More than 1.3 billion children aged between one and 14 years are subjected to corporal punishment at home each year.

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.

Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.

Research shows that eating fast food has a direct correlation with weight gain

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. 

States can end the statelessness of Rohingya children if they want to.

“During the lockdown, our teachers offered online classes, but it was extremely challenging for autistic children to understand the instructions through a screen.