Cybercrime in Bangladesh: Legal Framework Struggles Against Modern Threats

Cybercrime has surged in Bangladesh, driven by increased internet banking usage and various hacking methods such as phishing, identity theft, and ransomware. The ICT Act and Digital Security Act are the primary legal frameworks addressing these crimes, but they are deemed ineffective due to jurisdictional challenges and slow enforcement. Cybercriminals exploit the anonymity provided by technologies like VPNs and encryption, complicating investigations. The rapid evolution of cyber threats, including those leveraging artificial intelligence, further exacerbates the issue. Regular citizens are increasingly becoming targets, highlighting a widespread vulnerability. The existing laws, developed for physical crimes, struggle to adapt to the borderless nature of cybercrime, leading to a significant gap in legal protection and enforcement capabilities.

Key Points: • Cybercrime in Bangladesh has increased significantly due to internet banking. • Existing laws like the ICT Act and Digital Security Act are ineffective against modern cyber threats. • Jurisdictional issues and slow enforcement hinder the investigation of cybercrimes.