Dhaka, March 7 -- Voicing profound concern over the growing incidents of harassment and abuse towards women, the BNP on Friday urged the government to take stern action against the perpetrators, ensuring justice.

In a statement, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir strongly condemned and protested the violence against women, including various forms of harassment."

"I urge the government to establish justice and peace in the country by decisively addressing all anarchic situations, including violence against women," he said.

The BNP leader said women are playing a leading role alongside men in all areas of the country's development and progress.

"The progress women are making in the field of education is particularly comme...