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.
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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.
Save children from the spread of fast food
Research shows that eating fast food has a direct correlation with weight gain
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.
The statelessness of Rohingya children and the world’s responsibility
States can end the statelessness of Rohingya children if they want to.
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.
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.
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.
December 19, 2021
Pandemic impacts on children may be irreversible
Do we know about the realities of children in newly poor households? According to a survey conducted by the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) and Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), the number of new poor in August 2021 reached 3.24 crore.
November 25, 2021
Coordinated efforts needed to combat thalassemia
Ruma (not her real name) is working as a nutritionist and counsellor in an organisation that offers treatment and support to thalassemia patients.
October 19, 2021
We must do better to protect children with disabilities
In the first eight months of 2021, at least 79 girls with disabilities have been subjected to rape in the country, according to a recent report by the National Girl Child Advocacy Forum Bangladesh.
October 6, 2021
Time to make mental well-being a priority
Fairooz Faizah Beether, a fourth-year student of Khulna University, recently received the 2021 Goalkeepers Global Goals Changemaker Award from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
September 14, 2021
Schools have reopened, but can we stem the tide of child marriage?
News of child marriage is unfortunately quite common in Bangladesh. But the report about 50 young girls from the same school being married off during the pandemic is something that hits you especially hard.
August 31, 2021
Gender stereotypes continue to silence male victims of sexual abuse
Salim (not his real name) is 42 years old and works in a private company in Dhaka. Recently, he needed to go to an office to have a meeting, and felt intense anxiety. This happens to him whenever he has to meet any man alone.
August 3, 2021
Think before posting about your children online
Social media is flooded with children’s photos, quotes and videos that are being posted by their parents.
July 26, 2021
Involve men in caregiving to achieve gender equality
During the Covid-19 lockdowns, men have been performing more care work than any other time in recent history.
July 20, 2021
Shishurai Shob: Let’s create a child-sensitive society
Shishurai Shobis a voluntary initiative, which aims to contribute to creating a child sensitive society by developing awareness and capacity of all concerned adults across all socio-economic groups.
July 18, 2021
Protecting children’s mental health during Covid-19
Recently, many parents in Bangladesh are expressing concerns about the behavioural changes of their children and feeling worried about the impacts of Covid-19 related restrictions on their health and wellbeing.
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