Experts urge responsible use of internet at GSTU

Bashundhara Shuvosangho on Tuesday organised a cybercrime awareness discussion at Gopalganj Science and Technology University (GSTU), highlighting the importance of responsible technology use.
Gopalganj upazila’s AKM Sarwar Jan Biswas College Department of Information and Communication Technology Lecturer Md Ali Biswas was the keynote speaker, where Shuvosangho’s GSTU unit General Secretary Rezwanul Islam welcomed the guests and students.
AKM Sarwar highlighted the challenges posed by cybercrime alongside the opportunities created by the expansion of the internet and social media, adding, “We need to overcome these challenges and learn how to use the internet properly.”
He stressed the importance of students being cautious when using social media, avoiding clicking on unfamiliar links, protecting personal information and passwords, and not sharing any information without verifying it.
Gopalganj district unit President Sujon Das said, “To eliminate cybercrime, we need to understand cyber awareness and increase such initiatives.”
The GSTU unit President Mujahidul Islam Sabbir said cyber awareness must be increased to prevent mis- and disinformation spreading through social media.
The speakers highlighted that careless use of the internet can expose users to various crimes, including personal data theft, online fraud, cyberbullying, fake information and the spread of rumours.