DHAKA, Jan 3, 2021 (BSS) – Members of Parliament (MPs) and representatives of various organizations today called for ensuring speedy punishment of rapists.
They said the Covid-19 pandemic has triggered violence against women worldwide and Bangladesh is not exception in this regard.
They made the call at a meet-the-press programme titled “What to do to prevent violence against women” at the Sangsad media center this morning, said a press release.
The speakers said that one of the reasons for the increase in violence against women is negative impact of drugs in society; therefore, special importance should be given to drug control. Dope tests (special health tests) should be introduced at all levels of government and non-government government to identify drug addicts.
Organized by the Social Welfare and Development Organization (SCAS), Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs Shamsul Haque Tuku was the chief guest at the event.
He said various ministries and departments were working separately to stop violence against women.
Tuku called upon all to work unitedly by adopting an integrated action plan to stop violence against women.
SCAS Chairman Jasmine Premar presided over the function while Vice Chairman of Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights Arma Dutt MP, Member of Parliament for Opposition Jatiya Party Barrister Shamim Haider Patwari, Aparajita Haque MP, General Secretary of Street Children Activists Network (SCAN) Moniruzzaman Mukul and journalist Nikhil Bhodro.
The keynote paper was placed by Sakila Parveen, Editor, ParliamentNewsBD.com.
Calling for a change in the education system to stop violence against women, MP Arma Dutt said, “We will pledge on the golden jubilee of independence that not a single woman in the society should become a victim of violence.” Therefore, proper implementation of the law must be ensured.