Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, also the BNP Secretary General, on Thursday said that laws or government initiatives alone are not enough to prevent incidents of rape, child abuse and killings, stressing the urgent need for a strong national social movement.

He made the remarks in a post shared on his personal Facebook profile on Thursday morning.

Fakhrul stated that families, schools, madrasahs, teachers, religious leaders, media, social organisations, and every citizen must come forward to address the issue.

“We must teach our children respect, humanity, responsibility and the dignity of women. Ensuring the safety of our children means securing the future of Bangladesh,” he said.

The BNP leader pointed out that incidents of rape, child abuse, and killings are not isolated events, but are alarming reflections of long-standing moral degradation, social irresponsibility and the rapid decline of human values over the years.

He reaffirmed the government's stance against such violence, stating, “We are committed to continuing all-out efforts against these inhuman crimes and to building a safe Bangladesh where our children can grow up without fear.”

Concluding his message, Fakhrul urged everyone to join together in what he described as a collective struggle for change.