Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The education minister revealed the move at a virtual dialogue on Sunday amid protests against a rise in the number of rape incidents in Bangladesh.

Non-governmental organisation BRAC organised the dialogue titled "Girls must return to schools" to mark the International Day of the Girl Child.

Protests have continued in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country for several days following a spate of rape and sexual violence against women amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid mounting anger, protesters have called for concrete efforts to stop such incidents by preventing the spread of misogyny. They are also demanding exemplary punishment of the rapists through swift trials.

"Important topics such as women's repression and sexua...