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#Reviews / Kaktarua Puppet Theatre use fun to teach kids real-life lessons

Kaktarua Puppet Theater is reviving the dying art of puppetry in Bangladesh, using engaging puppet shows to educate children, promote social awareness, and offer therapeutic care, despite limited funding and modern digital distractions.

Thinking of adopting a child? What prospective parents in Bangladesh must know

Adoption in Bangladesh involves emotional and legal considerations, requiring genuine commitment, understanding of the process, and readiness for societal challenges. Parents should prepare for emotional adjustments, support from extended family, and fostering a strong bond with their child.

Is social media fuelling teen eating disorders in Bangladesh?

Eating disorders in children and teens are serious mental health issues, often misunderstood as phases. Early detection, psychological support, family involvement, and holistic treatment are essential for lasting recovery and emotional healing.

Air travel with children: A parent’s guide to stress-free flights

Travelling with children becomes easier as they grow, with unique challenges at each stage. For infants, manage ear pain with milk during takeoff/landing, while toddlers need snacks, entertainment, and comfort items. Older kids can enjoy books, games, and in-flight entertainment.

How body shaming affects kids and what families should do

Body shaming in Bangladeshi families harms children’s self-esteem, causing anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Experts stress parental support, respectful dialogue, and stopping harmful comments to foster positive body image and protect children’s mental health.

Why your child won’t eat — and what you can do about it

Dealing with picky eaters can frustrate any parent, but understanding food aversions, changing tastes, and limited preferences helps. Discover smart, stress-free strategies to build healthy eating habits and ensure your child gets proper nutrition.

Family travel tips for Bangladeshi parents

Travelling with children can be enjoyable with careful planning. Start early to expose them to new experiences, choose family-friendly destinations, pack smart, and maintain routines. Include downtime, consider hiring help, and keep trips short for smoother adventures.

#Social Welfare / Empower Bangladeshi kids: How your zakat can make a difference

Zakat can transform lives by supporting underprivileged children in education, healthcare, and nutrition. Proper distribution of funds through trusted organizations can bridge the gap, offering a better future and long-term societal benefits.

Non-toxic toys are essential for protecting our children

Toys play a crucial role in enriching children’s activity and fostering developmental growth.

April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016

50 fall sick after having Panta-Ilish in Bagerhat

At least fifty people including women and children fall sick after having Panta-Ilish at a Bangla New Year celebration programme organised by the Kachua Upazila Parishad in Bagerhat.

April 10, 2016
April 10, 2016

CHILDREN HELPING CHILDREN

“I want to be a medical doctor working for the disadvantaged like my dad. I do have to keep bringing everything

March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016

Prime suspect of Comilla minors’ killing held

The prime suspect in a case filed over killing of two children in Comilla has been arrested from Dhaka.

February 28, 2016
February 28, 2016

4 kids hurt in Ctg boundary wall collapse

Four children are injured as a boundary wall of an under-construction building collapsed in Chittagong city. The boundary wall collapses on the children in Nandan Kanon area of the city when they were playing beside it, police said.

February 28, 2016
February 28, 2016

Two children strangled by 'stepbrother'

Two children were strangled to death allegedly by their stepbrother in Comilla city yesterday.

February 10, 2016
February 10, 2016

49pc children encounter cyber bullying

Around half of the school-goers in the country have encountered cyberbullying, global mobile phone giant Telenor yesterday said.

February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016

Kids trapped in Tobacco Menace

For many struggling Lalmonirhat families, relatively lucrative tobacco farming appears to be a blessing. But cultivating the crop brings significant health consequences. Worse still, with children commonly engaged in tending fields, the health of many youngsters is compromised.

January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016

Blackburn archaeological survey: Bodies of 800 young children found

The bodies of about 800 children aged under six have been unearthed by archaeologists ahead of the construction of a road in Lancashire.

January 11, 2016
January 11, 2016

4 ‘Adamya Bangladesh’ members acquitted

A Dhaka court has today relieved four members of non-profit organisation Adamya Bangladesh from charges of human trafficking placed against them.

December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015

Bar children from high-impact sports: Study

More than a decade after playing a leading role in uncovering the health risks to players in the National Football League, Bennet Omalu hopes his research will lead to a ban on children playing high-impact sports.