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School seminars, digital-safety campaigns and research projects run under NGAIRC's initiative against cyberbullying.

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Project 01 · Awareness Initiative

We Stand Against Cyberbullying

Free awareness seminars that help students recognise, resist and report cyberbullying, including AI-enabled harms such as deepfakes. Each session combines an awareness talk, practical digital-safety guidance, an anonymous student survey and an interactive question-and-answer session, and every participant receives a certificate of attendance.

The project is delivered in partnership with schools, colleges and universities, and with professional and student organisations that share our commitment to keeping young people safe online.

Free of charge Years 8–12 and college 60–90 minutes Certificates for all

seminars delivered in June and July 2026

host institutions: two high schools and colleges and one university

partner institutions and organisations

512

students completed the anonymous awareness survey

What every seminar covers

Awareness

Recognise every form of cyberbullying, including deepfakes and sextortion.

Knowledge

Use reporting tools, privacy settings and two-factor authentication.

Protection

Keep evidence, block and restrict, and secure your accounts.

Support

Stand up for peers and know when to seek help from an adult.

2026 Seminar Series

Three Seminars, June to July 2026

Programme details for each seminar delivered under the We Stand Against Cyberbullying project. Select a flyer to view it in full.

Flyer for Seminar 1: Awareness Programme on Cyberbullying and Online Safety, 21 June 2026, Gozbhag Ahammed Ali High School and College

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Seminar 1 of 3 · We Stand Against Cyberbullying

21June 2026

Awareness Programme on Cyberbullying and Online Safety

Gozbhag Ahammed Ali High School and College

Presenters and Session Chair

Presenter

Dr Abdullahi Chowdhury

Director (Collaboration & Partnership), NGAIRC

Presenter

Md. Monirozzaman Khan

Deputy Director, Press Information Department, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Presenter

Engr. Nazir Ahamed Chowdhury

Advisor, Chowdhury AI and Cybersecurity Research Lab

Session Chair

Md. Tazul Islam

Principal, Gozbhag Ahammed Ali High School and College

Organised by: NGAIRC · Chowdhury AI and Cybersecurity Research Lab
Supported by: EWU Computer Programming Club · IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, Bangladesh Chapter

Flyer for Seminar 2: Awareness Programme on Cyberbullying and Online Safety, 23 June 2026, Bhunabir Dashrath High School and College, Sreemangal

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Seminar 2 of 3 · We Stand Against Cyberbullying

23June 2026

Awareness Programme on Cyberbullying and Online Safety

Bhunabir Dashrath High School and College, Sreemangal

Key Messages for Students

Be respectful online

Treat people online as you would face to face.

Protect your privacy

Secure your accounts and think about what you share.

Support others

Stand with anyone being targeted and tell a trusted adult.

Think before you post

Pause before you share, comment or forward.

With sincere thanks to Bhunabir Dashrath High School and College for hosting this programme.

Hosted by: Bhunabir Dashrath High School and College, Sreemangal
Organised by: NGAIRC, Next Generation AI Research Centre

Flyer for Seminar 3: Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and Cyberbullying, 1 July 2026, East West University

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Seminar 3 of 3 · Cybersecurity and Online Safety

01July 2026

Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and Cyberbullying

S. M. Nousher Ali Lecture Gallery, East West University

Guests, Speakers and Chair

Chief Guest

Dr Md. Rafiqul Islam

Member, Additional Secretary, Bangladesh Energy & Power Research Council

Special Guest

Dr Shamim H Ripon

Professor, Department of CSE, East West University

Keynote Speaker

Dr Abdullahi Chowdhury

Director (Collaboration & Partnership), NGAIRC

Chair

Dr Maheen Islam

Chairperson and Associate Professor, Department of CSE, East West University

Convener and Host

Assoc. Prof. Mohammad Manzurul Islam

Director (Research & Innovation), NGAIRC

Hosted by: Department of CSE, East West University
Organised by: NGAIRC, Next Generation AI Research Centre

Outcomes

Student Survey Report

A cybersecurity and online safety analysis of the anonymous awareness survey completed by students as part of the We Stand Against Cyberbullying initiative.

Report · 16 July 2026

We Stand Against Cyberbullying: Cybersecurity and Online Safety Analysis

Student Cyberbullying Awareness Survey: Findings and Concerning Issues

512 students Aged 13–17 (mean 15.1) 40 questions, six domains Fully anonymous PDF · 21 pages · 4 MB

The survey covered internet use and account security, understanding of cyberbullying and harassment, experience and observation of online harm, awareness of rights and support pathways, and personal responsibility online. The report is an analysis-phase document: it identifies and documents concerning issues only, and the next step is for NGAIRC advisors to interpret the findings and determine an appropriate programme update. Prepared by Dr Abdullahi Chowdhury.

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Selected findings

Eight of the indicators highlighted in the report, as a percentage of the 512 respondents.

Would not tell a trusted adult first if a photo or video of them were shared without consentSurvey question 2674.4%
Do not have a clear understanding of consent when sharing photos or informationSurvey question 3968.2%
Lack confirmed awareness that helplines or support services exist for victimsSurvey question 3162.3%
Have personally witnessed someone being harassed or bullied onlineSurvey question 1952.7%
Do not know what two-factor authentication (2FA) isSurvey question 1052.0%
Reuse the same password across multiple apps or accountsSurvey question 948.2%
Do not know the term for online sextortionSurvey question 1543.2%
Do not clearly reject the belief that paying or sending more photos will make the problem go awaySurvey question 3032.6%

Source: NGAIRC, Student Cyberbullying Awareness Survey (n = 512). Findings are self-reported and reflect stated perceptions, knowledge and recalled behaviour; see the methodology note in the report.

Invite NGAIRC to Your School or College

Seminars are free of charge, adapted to Years 8–12 and college audiences, and run for 60 to 90 minutes with certificates for every participant.

awareness@ngairc.com Request a Seminar

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