children

Thoughtful ways to pamper your parents

Here's your guide to bringing a little extra joy into their lives — because if anyone has earned a bit more happiness, it’s your parents.

#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.

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.

November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015

Child-safe Internet

A lot of children who use the Internet are being exposed to harmful materials and there has to be proper monitoring to ensure safety of children as well as the state.

November 28, 2015
November 28, 2015

Electronic toy maker Vtech hacked

Vtech, a company which specialises in electronic toys and educational material for children, has had its app store database, Learning Lodge, hacked.

November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015

[WATCH NOW] Fun park in Uttara

If you want to have fun with the kids but can’t make time to go to the big amusement parks because they are too far away from the city, here’s the news: they have opened a big park in Uttara with lots of exciting rides.

November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015

Afghan girl seeking 'better future' for Kabul children

Fourteen-year-old Aziza Rahimzada is trying to help her impoverished community by offering classes to children.

October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015

Rajon murder verdict Nov 8

A Sylhet court will deliver verdict in 13-year-old Sheikh Md Samiul Alam Rajon killing case on November 8. Metropolitan Session Judge Akbar Hossain Mridha fixed the date, our Moulvibazar correspondent reports quoting Public Prosecutor Mafur Ali.

October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015

Aziza Rahimzada speaks up for refugee children

At the age of just 14, Afghan rights activist Aziza Rahimzada has already surmounted legal hurdles preventing 25,000 refugee children from attending school.

October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015

Sweden in shock over deadly school attack

Sweden has reacted with shock to the killing of a teacher and pupil at a school in the west of the country, near Gothenburg, by a sword-wielding man.

October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015

Sparring with Taekwando: Children earn their belts and confidence

A mother always enjoys spending time with her children. But learning something together is double the fun, especially if it is something interactive and hands-on like the martial arts Taekwando, the art of Korean self-defence.

October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015

13 dead, 10 injured in road accident in Andhra Pradesh

Thirteen people, including three children, were killed on Saturday and ten others injured when a mini-truck carrying a marriage party collided with a bus at Andhra Pradesh.