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The government is considering the enactment of a law to prevent sexual harassment at workplaces.

This issue was discussed during the session related to the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs on the fourth day of the Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference yesterday, according to Cabinet Division sources.

The four-day conference began on Sunday at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka.

Yesterday, discussions were held across eight sessions covering 12 ministries and divisions, including the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, the Ministry of Social Welfare, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

An official who attended the meeting noted that although the issue of workplace sexual harassment has been highlighted multiple times, no specific laws have been enacted.

Due to the absence of a strong legal framework, many

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