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Munira Fidai

Are we raising a generation that doesn’t read?

Perspective / Are we raising a generation that doesn’t read?

12 September 2026
Excessive smartphone exposure weakens children’s reading comprehension and literacy scores, warning educators like Maria Mahmud and Mir Adiba Awlad. Parents can boost academic success by delaying phone ownership and inspiring early book discovery.
12 September 2026
Adult phone addiction A problem we often overlook

Adult phone addiction: A problem we often overlook

3 September 2026
Expose parental phone addiction as UK research reveals adults miss vital family moments due to mindless scrolling. Children feel unseen by distracted guardians, highlighting how intentional presence builds confidence and restores childhood connections.
3 September 2026
Why parents should think twice before giving kids smartphones

Why parents should think twice before giving kids smartphones

30 August 2026
Protect adolescent mental health by understanding how early smartphone access links to depression, obesity, and sleep deprivation in United States research studies, empowering parents to enforce dedicated oversight and meaningful offline connections daily.
30 August 2026
The foods that may help your body fight inflammation

The foods that may help your body fight inflammation

8 August 2026
Lower chronic inflammation naturally by choosing Mediterranean, DASH, or MIND dietary patterns packed with high-fibre whole foods, vibrant fruits, and avocados. Smart nutrient pairings nourish gut microflora, reducing C-reactive protein to protect long-term health.
8 August 2026
Mustafa Monwar's passing ends a golden chapter of Bangladeshi childhood

#Perspective / Mustafa Monwar's passing ends a golden chapter of Bangladeshi childhood

30 June 2026
Honoring the legendary "Puppet Man" Mustafa Monwar, Bangladesh mourns the iconic artist behind BTV’s beloved show Moner Kotha. His timeless puppetry united generations, leaving an enduring cultural legacy of profound nostalgia, simple joy, and artistic inspiration.
30 June 2026
The harmful truth about shaming new mothers

The harmful truth about shaming new mothers

9 June 2026
From C-sections to formula feeding, new mothers in Bangladesh face intense societal judgment. Here is how we can break the cycle of toxic motherhood shaming.
9 June 2026
Modern parenting on sick days looks very different today

Remote work and telemedicine are changing modern parenting forever

7 June 2026
Empower modern parents juggling career demands and childcare by utilizing remote work, office shared drives, and convenient telemedicine services. These digital tools ensure professional productivity while allowing caregivers to actively support their ailing children guilt-free.
7 June 2026
How to protect children from Dhaka’s scorching summer heat

How to protect children from Dhaka’s scorching summer heat

14 May 2026
Summer heat in Bangladesh is reaching dangerous levels. Learn essential tips to keep your children hydrated, safe, and healthy during the peak heat hours.
14 May 2026
joys of solo traveling

Solo travel: Journey to self-discovery and empowerment

One of the most compelling perks of travelling solo is that one is able to curate the trip however they want without having to comply with the wishes or needs of another.
24 September 2023
Munzereen Shahid shines bright on her walima

Munzereen Shahid shines bright on her walima

As a beaming Munzereen steps onto the walima stage, she looks like a picture of grace and elegance in an ivory and antique gold ensemble. Her simple makeup is a nod to her uncomplicated, humble personality and her smile, heavy with the promise of a joyful future.
23 September 2023
Munzereen Shahid’s ‘soft glam’ akhd look

Munzereen Shahid’s ‘soft glam’ akhd look

On her big day, Munzereen Shahid, the Head of Human Resources and English Trainer at the 10 Minute School, opted for a no-makeup-look on her akhd ceremony. As pictures went viral, many a fashion enthusiast gushed over the fresh, dreamy, and supremely natural look that Gala Makeover Studio and Salon was able to put together for her.
16 September 2023
Should age difference matter in a relationship?

Should age difference matter in a relationship?

Romantic couples with a large age gap, such as that of 10 years or more, often attract social disapproval. However, research shows that even if the favoured age gap is much lower, both men and women are actually open to dating or marrying someone who’s 10-15 years older or younger to them.
16 September 2023
move out after marriage

Should couples move out after marriage?

When a couple gets married, they are either already in love with their partners, or in the case of an arranged marriage, trying to fall in love. It is felt by many an expert, that this is the time when partners form crucial and lasting bonds with each other and need privacy the most.
14 September 2023
black shoes collection

The quintessential black shoe

We’ve all heard of the “little black dress (LBD)”— the one thing you know will work each time, when nothing else will. It’s time to make space for another unsung hero of your wardrobe that’s just as versatile, but unfortunately a lot more underrated — the black shoe.
3 September 2023
heels style

Are heels going out of style?

Ever since the pandemic, more and more people are choosing comfort over aesthetics, causing a seismic shift in the way shoes have been perceived in the world of fashion in a very long time.
2 September 2023
things that destroy relationships

5 things that destroy relationships

These silent relationship killers usually go unnoticed, quietly eroding the precious bond between partners.
2 September 2023
Dos and don’ts in an argument with your significant other

Dos and don’ts in an argument with your significant other

Instead of tiptoeing around a tiff, therefore, it is important to know how to have a healthy one that does not significantly damage the other’s feelings.
30 August 2023
how to keep marriage alive

7 things to do to keep the spark alive in your marriage

Real life takes over and romance usually dies a painful death at the hands of work schedules, family obligations, etc. So how does one keep the embers of love burning long after responsibilities are done with us?
23 August 2023
Financial tips for women according to a Wall Street veteran

Financial tips for women according to a Wall Street veteran

According to pioneer investor, Sallie Krawcheck, investing any amount, even one as nominal as $10 is a promising start.
16 August 2023
child success traits

7 traits that make children successful

Thrivers are made, not born. In her quest to help marginalised children flourish, an educational psychologist learned of seven different ways by which kids can be moulded to thrive and succeed in their lives. Among them, self confidence and empathy reign supreme.
9 August 2023
Shaping the Barbie we know and love today

Shaping the Barbie we know and love today

Barbie, the figurehead for Mattel toys, has enjoyed an almost monopolistic popularity ever since its creation in the late 50s. Embroiled in quite a few feminist discussions, the famous doll was criticised for its perfect body, Caucasian features, and unrealistic good looks. However, times have changed and with it, Barbie.
31 July 2023
30 habits to master by 30

30 habits to master by 30

Stepping into 30 can feel like a milestone. Celebrate this landmark birthday by mastering some invaluable habits to help you transition smoothly into the fourth decade of your life. Ranging from life hacks to sound financial moves, this far from exhaustive list is everything you need to kick your thirties off right.
23 July 2023
Parenthood tips: The psychology of sharing a bed with your children

Parenthood tips: The psychology of sharing a bed with your children

Bedsharing has got to be one of the most debated topics in modern parenthood. While safety experts continuously warn against it, more and more child development research suggest that the practice is beneficial for children, both biologically and psychologically.
9 July 2023
Can you spoil a baby?

Can you spoil a baby?

Plenty of new and old parenting guides will tell you that you can spoil babies by holding them too much. Or rocking them to sleep. Or co-sleeping. Or cuddling and kissing. Fortunately for babies and for parents who are constantly pressured to fight against their natural instinct and hold off on responding to their children’s cries, science says you CANNOT spoil babies.
9 July 2023
child success traits

7 ways parents can connect with children

Simply by doing these 7 things with children, parents can make a world of positive difference to their children’s attitudes and behaviours.
5 July 2023
Sumaya Khan Designs Costumes for Coke Studio Bangla — Season II

Sumaya Khan Designs Costumes for Coke Studio Bangla — Season II

While the show is essentially all about music, there is much to note about the glamour of the entire package, from the blend of new and old music forms to the elaborate set and instruments, and of course, the styling.
26 June 2023
Sleeping norms around the world

Can naps keep our brains healthy?

While longer naps could be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, shorter naps are more and more being associated with larger total brain volume. This means that those daytime winks you love so much may actually protect against brain shrinkage as you age.
21 June 2023
ChatGPT — Life in the hands of AI?

ChatGPT — Life in the hands of AI?

Popular natural language AI, ChatGPT had made waves in global news when it first arrived. Hailed as a revolutionary aid to all kinds of writing, it had the world riveted. Fast forward a few months, has it really evolved into the job-eating monster that writers around the world were scared it would become?
5 June 2023

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