Although millions of boys and girls worldwide have relied on the internet to play, socialise and learn during the Covid-19 pandemic, time online can also expose them to virtual sexual exploitation, cyberbullying and other risks, the head of the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.

Leading towards a world record, 10 lakh schoolchildren across Bangladesh are expected to receive an online safety certification within the next year, making their online experience safer.