Dhaka, May 17 -- Local Government, Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain on Saturday emphasised the importance of identifying barriers to women's participation in the ICT sector and framing policies accordingly.

"The RMG sector is one of the most successful industries in our country, and a key reason behind its success is the significant participation of women. Likewise, it is important to identify barriers and shape policies to ensure women's participation in ICT," he said while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar marking World Telecommunication and Information Society Day at the BTRC in the capital.

He further pointed out that women often fall victim to cyberbullying, harassment, or violence on social media platform...