Cyber Defamation in Bangladesh Evaluating the Legal Regime of Bangladesh through the Lens of International Law Perspective

Cyber defamation is an offence which is performed on internet or in virtual world. Cyber defamation refers to defamation that is done through technology such as computers or the Internet, such as when someone posts false information about another person on a website. In today’s modern era, there are increase amount in commitment of crimes through cyberspace. Bangladesh is no exception to that. Cyber defamation is a regular incident in Bangladesh’s cyberspace network. People often become victims of cyber defamatory incidents which is unwanted. The prevailing laws which deal with cyber defamation are not efficient enough. Moreover, the scenario on access to justice in case of cyber defamation is not like that of regular crimes. Besides, cyber defamation laws are often abused. As a result, the issue of preventing cybercrime, particularly cyber defamation, must receive the attention of its merits, and a substantial portion of aid must be set aside to address this problem. In addition to making appropriate recommendations, this study aims to identify Bangladesh's cyber defamation prevention regulations considering international law perspective.