File photo of State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak CollectedThe online platform will play a vital role in solving various problems including child marriage, the state minister saysState Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Monday said an online registration system for marriage and divorce bondhon.gov.bd is going to be launched soon, which would help prevent child marriage. "The online platform will play a vital role in solving various problems including child marriage," he said while addressing a dialogue at Brac Center in the city's Mohakhali area. Brac Gender Justice and Diversity Program organized the dialogue titled "Digital Generation, Our Generation: Role of Technology in Preventing Child Marriage and Child Labor" marking the World Children's Day-2021 with its Executive Director Asif Khan in the chair, said a press release. Also Read - Preventing child marriage: Govt plans incentives for families with 15-18-year-old girlsPalak said in order to prevent child marriage respect and dignity must be ensured for women first. No technology or project will work without a psychological change of mind, he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 11, 2021 14:26 UTC