Awareness Event Held at Mirpur School to Promote Safe Internet Practices
As internet use continues to rise across various aspects of daily life, its misuse is also escalating. Addressing both the benefits and dangers of the digital world, an event titled “Stories of Safe Internet” was held in the capital.
The program took place on Thursday, October 16, at Ibrahimpur Salahuddin School in West Shewrapara, Mirpur, organized by the Cyber Crime Awareness Foundation (CCAF). More than a hundred students from the institution participated in the session, which was part of the ongoing observance of Cyber Security Awareness Month, October 2025.
The nationwide initiative is being implemented with the sponsorship of Robi Axiata PLC, Palo Alto Networks, Smart Data Technologies, and Fiber@Home, and in collaboration with Cyber Support for Women and Children (CSWC).
At the end of the event, three students were awarded for their engagement and performance—Sakiba Rahman of Class IX, Sifatul Islam Hasif of Class X, and Nusrat Jahan Hafsa of Class IX.
The interactive session was conducted by Mehedi Hasan, Digital Forensics Expert and Advisor at CCAF, who engaged the students in an insightful conversation on safe internet use. The discussion also featured Kazi Mustafiz, President of CCAF, and Md. Ibrahim Khalil, member of the CCAF Action Team.
Among the school representatives present were Assistant Head Teacher Nargis Sultana, Jobeda Akter, Mahfuza Akter Lima, and Nazrul Islam.
