Parents are always concerned about their child's Internet use. The amount of time children spend online during coronation has also increased. With that the risk has increased. Eighty percent of parents want to know how to keep their child safe online. The data came from a survey conducted by the government's Digital Literacy Center (DLC) platform.
The information was given at a program organized by Bangladesh Computer Council at the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Agargaon in the capital on Tuesday. The Digital Literacy Center (www.digitalliteracy.gov.bd) program was inaugurated on the occasion at the initiative of ICT Department.
According to a survey conducted by DLC on about 1 thousand people, 62 percent of the people want to know the way to verify the truth and falsehood of online news. 56 percent of people want to know how to earn money online. In addition, 40 percent of people are interested in learning about the legal aspects of digital security. Besides, people are said to be very interested in social media behavior and how to use the internet in their daily life.
The DLC platform will work with government agencies on e-learning, online etiquette, cyberspace, media literacy, knowledge sharing and related issues to create a secure internet experience for the people of Bangladesh. The DLC will cover third-fifth grade students, sixth-twelfth grade students, 18-35 year old youth, parents of 0-10 year old children, parents and people in their thirties. A national curriculum has also been prepared.
In most cases, parents turn off the Internet. But that is not the solution. Parents need to know and understand what can and cannot be done on the Internet.
Speaking as the chief guest, State Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmed said that the ICT department would play the role of key coordinator in the activities of DLC. It will work with the help of mobile operators, private development agencies, corporates. From the people's representatives to the teachers and other dignitaries of the society will also be involved.
ICT Department Inaugurates Digital Literacy Center at Safe Internet Day 2022Photo: Collected
The state minister said a large part of the country's population is young. Many of them are using the power of internet for various purposes including employment. He said work was also being done to ensure that the views, suggestions and recommendations of the youth were reflected in the activities of the government. He added that DLC is not just a platform. One of its objectives is to build a movement to create qualified digital citizens in Bangladesh.
Digital literacy is not just about teaching children. Parents also need to know and teach about this, said Sudip Mukherjee, Country Director of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). He said that if adults learn, they can teach children.
Russell T Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), said more and more people are falling victim to cyber bullying. But children do not share these facts with their parents. Because, in most cases, parents turn off the Internet. But that is not the solution. Parents need to know and understand what can and cannot be done on the Internet.
Grameenphone CEO Yasir Ajman said that digital literacy should be included in the education system as a fundamental course.
Mohammad Shahedul Alam, Robi's chief corporate and regulatory officer, said many people told mobile operators about blocking content. In fact, in this age of the Internet, blockchain is not the answer. Because, if you block one side, it will turn on the other side. We have to find another solution.
Also present on the occasion were Senior Secretary of ICT Department NA Ziaul Alam, Director of Bangladesh Computer Council Abdul Mannan, Managing Director of Gray Advertising Limited Gaosul Alam, UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Monira Hasan, Managing Director of Sisimpur Shah Alam and others.
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