BIJA successfully conducted Batch 2 of its training session titled “Digital Justice System, Rights, and Cyber Safety” under the theme “Education, Awareness, and Information-Know Your Rights. Understand the Process. Empower Yourself.” The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of digital justice mechanisms, legal rights, and cyber safety in Bangladesh.
The session commenced with opening remarks by Jeba Mobashwira, Executive Director, who welcomed the participants and facilitated an interactive discussion to assess their existing knowledge of digital justice, cyber protection, and legal rights through engaging True/False questions.
She also provided an overview of the training and introduced the key digital justice services to be covered. Participants received practical guidance on the processes for filing an online General Diary (GD), submitting consumer complaints to the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP), accessing the e-Family Court system, obtaining digital legal aid services, grs system, using e-Judicial Services, and reporting cybercrime.
The session further covered essential cyber safety practices and explained the available mechanisms for reporting cybercrime. In addition, participants were introduced to the key legal provisions supporting digital justice under the laws of Bangladesh, highlighting the growing recognition of electronic evidence, online legal processes, and digital public services.
The technical session was conducted by Emam Hossain Ridoy, Program Lead. Surja Mandal, Program Intern, also assisted in facilitating the training.
To reinforce participants’ learning, they worked in groups to discuss the topics covered and presented their findings, encouraging peer learning and the practical application of the concepts.
The training concluded with a brief reflection session, during which participants shared their key takeaways and provided feedback on the training. The session ended with each participant making a personal commitment to apply the knowledge gained and to promote legal rights, available digital remedies, and safe online practices within their communities.
Overall, the training successfully increased participants’ awareness of digital justice services, strengthened their understanding of legal rights and cyber safety, and encouraged responsible and informed engagement with Bangladesh’s evolving digital justice system.