Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Women engaged in "ideological" professions, such as journalism and human rights activism, are facing a higher rate of cyberattacks, according to a survey by the non-governmental organisation Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment (VOICE).

The survey also highlights that these online abuses are having a "profound" impact on the real lives of the victims.

During an information-sharing session held at the VOICE office in Dhaka's Shyamoli on Saturday, the organisation's Project Manager, Promiti Prova Chowdhury, presented the key findings. The survey analysed 13 incidents that occurred after October.

Promiti stated, "Women involved in ideological work, such as journalists, human rights activists, or those making signi...