The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

About 146 children were murdered during January to September of this year. There were also 153 unnatural deaths, 557 mental abuses, 60 rapes and 53 kidnapping incidents, according to media reports.

Based on this information Ichchey Media Group launched a documentary film "Niroboter Mukti-2" at LGED Bhaban yesterday. A view exchange meeting was also held on 'Violence against Children: Our Responsibility' in this connection.

Dr Selim Al Din, Professor of Drama and Dramatics of Jahangirnagar University, ABM Abdus Sattar, Joint Secretary of Labour and Employment Affairs, Salma Ali of BNWLA, Obaidur Rahman of Save the Children, among others, were present at the meeting, which was moderated by Mozammel Hossain, Deputy-Editor of the Daily Samokal.

Dr Selim said children would be safe and secure if the family and the society were built upon rationality, ethics and intellect.

"Children should study to enlighten themselves and work constructively at the same time parents must act responsibly," he added.

Salma Ali said there should be a specific law to protect children against violence. She emphasised on the implementation of law at the grassroots level and involvement of family, community and police for their protection.

Abdus Sattar said this situation could be changed by improving socio-economic condition of all.