Shuvosangho holds cyber awareness seminar in Rajshahi

Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a cyber consultancy seminar at Rajshahi Bahumukhi Balika High School on Tuesday to raise awareness among students about cybercrime and promote safe digital practices.

Around 120 students from Classes IX and X participated in the awareness programme, which aimed to equip them with the knowledge needed to become responsible and safe digital citizens.

Organised by the Rajshahi district unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho, the seminar focused on protecting students from online threats such as cyberbullying, phishing, identity theft, online fraud and blackmail.

The participants were also introduced to practical strategies for using the internet safely through real-life examples.

The seminar was chaired by Shuvosangho Rajshahi district unit President Md Zulfikar Ali Haider and moderated by General Secretary Sumaiya Haque.

Rajshahi Metropolitan Jubo Dal Member Secretary Rafiqul Islam Robi attended the event as the chief guest.

Addressing the students, he said that in today's digital age, academic knowledge alone is not enough, and students must also understand online risks, cybercrime and the importance of protecting their personal information.

He praised Bashundhara Shuvosangho for organising what he described as a timely and socially important initiative.

The keynote speaker, Sheikh Romena Yasmin, discussed key aspects of cyber security and advised students to use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) and avoid sharing personal information unnecessarily.

She also warned them about the risks of phishing links, fake websites, fraudulent messages and suspicious links sent by unknown individuals, stressing that OTPs, passwords and banking information should never be shared with anyone.

Executive member Samiul Islam Snigdha and Finance Secretary Tahsin Sheikh also addressed the seminar, encouraging students to use technology responsibly and highlighting the importance of digital ethics.

The event concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, where students sought advice on issues including social media security, online harassment, hacked accounts, fake profiles, protection of personal information and cyberbullying.