Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen S Murshid has directed officials of her ministry to submit reports on incidents of violence against women and children across the country within 24 hours of occurrence.

Speaking at a press conference at the Press Information Department (PID) in the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday, she said that within 24 hours of receiving any such report, government officials will reach the victim and ensure all necessary medical treatment and legal assistance.

She announced that the 16-day global campaign to eliminate violence against women will begin tomorrow and continue until December 10. During this period, every officer and employee of the ministry will remain fully active in preventi...