A Social Review on Nature & Reason of Cyber-Crime and the Laws Regarding Prevention in Bangladesh

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VII, July 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

A Social Review on Nature & Reason of Cyber-Crime and the Laws Regarding Prevention in Bangladesh

Khondokar Hafijur Rahaman¹, Md. Abul Hasam²*
¹Journalist, the Daily Janakantha, Dhaka, Bangladesh
²Department of Sociology, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
*Corresponding author

Abstract
This paper tries to identify the nature, reason and prevention laws of cybercrime in Bangladesh. The study followed the qualitative technique and data collected from secondary sources. Cybercrime is a worldwide social phenomena in present technological era as the scientists, engineers and law enforcing agencies are getting very serious regarding security and safety of mass use of technological apparatus specially computer and internet. It covers such a broad scope of criminal activity; the examples above are only a few of the thousands of crimes that are considered cybercrimes. While computers and the Internet have made our lives easier in many ways, it is unfortunate that people also use these technologies to take advantage of others in unfair ways. Even after taking many protective and preventive measures, the crime is out of controlled. Therefore, it is smart to protect yourself by using antivirus and spyware blocking software and being careful where you enter your personal information. Overall cyber means committing any crime by using computer, information technology or any act which is forbidden by law. The study may help the policy makers and government personnel who take initiative to protect and prevention the crime of a society.

Keywords: Cybercrime, Nature, Reason, Prevention, Cyber law, Social Awareness, Bangladesh.

Introduction

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have transformed modern lifestyles in different ways. These have provided us with real-time communications, borderless and almost unlimited access to information and a wide range of innovative services. Cyberspace has supplemented, if not substituted, functions and services ranging widely from routine personal life to national and global affairs. The massive convenience offered at an astounding speed dissolving all spatial limits make cyberspace indispensable to a modern world that is still at pains to fathom its potential. As dependence increases on technology, so does vulnerability due to its abuse. It has also led to vast quantities of malware and spyware circulating freely on the Internet, and an alarming rise in the number and scale of cyber criminals [1].
Cybercrimes, generally involving computers and networks, are embarrassing governments and individuals; impairing systems; and causing loss of billions of dollars every year.

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