Increased use of ICT stressed

Speakers at a function in the city underscored the need for the increased use of ICT and enforcing related laws effectively, aiming to stop violence against women in the country. They were addressing the concluding ceremony of a two-day anti-corruption shadow parliament debate competition, titled ‘Good governance and effectively prevention of corruption are needed to ensure equal development of women’.
 Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) organised the programme at BanglaAcademy Sunday.
 Speaking as the chief guest, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said everyone should respect each other. “We must change our mindset to ensure the rights of women. A social movement should be waged to ensure the security of women.”
 He also urged the young generation to come forward to build a transparent, skilled and develop nation though ensuring a world standard education system.
 TIB executive director Dr Iftakharuzzaman said the sprit of the Liberation War could not be reflected at all stages, according to a news agency.