, March 8 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday called for effective and strict measures to prevent violence against women and address emerging challenges such as online defamation and cyberbullying targeting women.

"Women and girls must not become victims of neglect, abuse or discrimination. We want to build a livable Bangladesh where every woman can grow up in a safe environment, become self-reliant and have opportunities to lead and where every girl has equal chances to dream and realise those dreams," he said.

The President made the remarks while addressing a programme marking International 'Shreshtha Women's Day 2026 and the conferring of 'Adamya Nari' awards at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka.

He said the government is ...