Dhaka, July 14 -- From the crowded streets of Dhaka to the quiet corners of backwater villages, the glow of digital screens has become inescapable. Bangladesh's transformation has brought remarkable connectivity, on the information superhighway. Yet this digital leap forward comes with a pressing challenge: the growing toll of excessive screen time on the nation's wellbeing, particularly among the youth.

While comprehensive national statistics remain limited, existing studies offer sobering insights. Research suggests that a significant number of Bangladeshis, especially children and adolescents, are spending worrying amounts of time on screens. The surge is fuelled by widespread access to affordable smartphones and data packages, stocki...