, Dec. 8 -- A new study has found that 23 percent of children in Bangladesh face severe risks on online platforms, with Facebook identified as the most unsafe space for young users.

The findings were revealed at a national workshop on Monday in Dhaka, focusing on preventing the online sexual exploitation of children, including those with disabilities.

The research, titled Prevention of online sexual exploitation of children and children with disabilities in Bangladesh, shows that 8 percent of children face partial risks online, while 69 per cent remain only partially safe. Alarmingly, 77 per cent of children using Facebook are exposed to significant risks, followed by Instagram at 15 per cent, with other social media platforms also prov...