Laila Khondkar

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.

2m ago

A vision for a child-friendly book fair

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

2m ago

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.

3m ago

Bring back married adolescent girls to schools

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

4m ago

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.

5m ago

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.

6m ago

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.

8m ago

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?

9m ago
February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

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.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

A vision for a child-friendly book fair

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

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

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.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

Bring back married adolescent girls to schools

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

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

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.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

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.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

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.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

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?

June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

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.

June 1, 2024
June 1, 2024

Protecting the best interests of children during divorce

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