Navigating Social Media Anxiety: How Bangladeshi Teens Find Offline Balance

In a world connected by Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, teenagers in Bangladesh are online more than ever. But behind the perfect aesthetics and viral reels lies a growing sense of comparison and inadequacy.

From body image issues to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), social media can negatively affect self-esteem. Several local teens discuss how they set app timers and dedicate weekends to offline hobbies like art and board games.