Research

on
Prevention Cyber Crime in Bangladesh:
A Critical Study

Researcher

Name: Md. Foysal Ahmed

ID: 133-26-379
Program: LL. B. (Hon’s)
Department of Law
Daffodil International University

Supervisor

Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda (Babu)

Associate Professor
Department of Law
Daffodil International University

Date of Submission : 23- 04-2017

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 Letter of Transmittal

Date: 23- 04-2017

Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda (Babu)

Associate Professor
Department of Law
Daffodil International University

Dear Sir,
After my utmost endeavor I have been able to make a research on Cyber Crime in
Bangladesh: A Critical Study. Thereby it’s a great pleasure for me to submit this research
paper on the above stated topic. During concluding this research I have made all attempts to
make this research useful and up-to-date by gathering all the relevant information in this
paper so that it can fulfill one’s thirst for knowledge and your expectation.
Therefore, I shall remain grateful to you if you go through this research paper for your
evaluation and I would be happy if any valuable suggestion is made from your part in this
matter.
I am always available for any clarification of any part of this paper at your convenience.

Thanking you.

Name: Md. Foysal Ahmed

ID: 133-26-379
Program: LL. B. (Hon’s)
Department of Law
Daffodil International University

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 Declaration

I do hereby solemnly declare that the work presented in this dissertation has been carried out
by me and has not previously been submitted to any other institution. The work I have
presented does not breach any copyright. I further undertake to indemnity the University
against any loss or damage arising from breach of the foregoing obligation.

……..…………………………
Name: Md. Foysal Ahmed
ID: 133-26-379
Program: LL. B. (Hon’s)
Department of Law
Daffodil International University

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 Certification

This is to certify that the dissertation on Cyber Crime in Bangladesh: A Critical Study. Is
done by Md. Foysal Ahmed fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of LL.B at
Daffodil International University. The research of this dissertation has been carried out under
my guidance and is a record of the bona fide work carried out successfully.

………………….
Dr. Kudrat-e-Khuda (Babu)
Faculty of Law
Daffodil international university

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 Acknowledgements

Firstly I offer millions of heartfelt thanks to almighty ALLAH, who has given me strength to
complete of this Research Monograph successfully.

I am very much grateful to my Research supervisor Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda (Babu),

Associate Professor of the Law Department of Daffodil International University who has
given proper guideline to complete this research paper.

Eventually, I remember my parents as well as classmates and other senior students for their
great assistance for this research I have always used the Library and Computer Lab of
….University to complete my Report. So I express my heartfelt gratitude to all librarians and
lab assistant. I also use the Library of Press Institute of Bangladesh. So I am equally thankful
to all of their authority and their staff.

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 Table of Contents
Page No:
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION OF RESEARCH
1.1 Introduction 01
1.2 Justification of Research Title 01
1.3 Objectives of Research 01
1.4 Methodology of Research 02
1.5 Scope and Limitation of Research 02
1.6 Conclusion 03

CHAPTER 2
INTRODUCTION TO CYBER CRIME
2.1 Introduction 04
2.2 Definition of Cyber Crime 04
2.3 History and Background of Cyber Crime 05
2.4 Reason behind of Cyber Crimes 07
2.5 Nature of Cyber Crime 07
2.6 Causes for Cyber Crime 09
2.7 Conclusion 10

CHAPTER 3
MODE AND MANNER OF COMMITING CYBER CRIME
3.1 Introduction 11
3.2 Types of Cyber Crime 11
3.2.1 Classification based on role of computer in cyber crime 11
3.2.2 Classification based on perpetrators of cyber crime 12
3.2.3 Classification based on victims of cyber crime 13
3.3 Conclusion 15

CHAPTER 4
CYBER CRIME IN BANGLADESH
4.1 Introduction 17
4.2 First Situation of Bangladesh 17
4.3 Present Situation of Bangladesh 18
4.4 Bangladesh is in Danger 18
4.5 Effect of Cyber Crime in Bangladesh 19
4.6 Conclusion 29
CHAPTER 5
CYBER LAW IT’S CHALLENGE IN BANGLADESH
5.1 Introduction 30
5.2 Prevention of Cyber Crime 30
5.3 Cybercrime Prevention Strategies 32
5.3.1 Keep the computer system up to date 32

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5.3.2 Protect your personal information 32
5.3.3 Install or update your antivirus software 33
5.3.4 Secure configuration of the system 33
5.3.5 Choose a strong password and protect it 34
5.3.6 Read the fine print on website privacy policies 34
5.3.7 Review financial statements regularly 34
5.3.8 If it seems too good to be true, it is 34
5.3.9 Turn off your computer 35
5.4 Conclusion 35

CHAPTER 6
EXISTING LAWS REGARDING CYBERCRIME
6.1 Introduction 36
6.2 Background Information 36
6.3 Status of Bangladesh ICT Policies & Security 37
6.4 Amendment of the ICT Act, 2013: 41
6.5 The Information and Communication Technology Act, 2006 46
6. 6 Rovisons Relating To Cyber Laws In Different Countries 60
6.7 Conclusion 61

CHAPTER 7
CONCLUDING REMARKS

7.1 Recommendations 63
7.2 Conclusion 64
References 65

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