Cybercrime in Bangladesh

July 21, 2026

As cybercrime continues to surge across Bangladesh, online fraud networks are widening their operations, with women and children accounting for nearly 97 per cent of the victims. Teenagers have emerged as the primary targets of these scams.

These cybercriminals are increasingly stealing banking and financial information, heightening the risk of financial fraud. Large sums of money are also reportedly being funnelled through Mobile Financial Services (MFS) accounts linked to online gambling platforms.

According to reports, three out of every five girls and young women in the country have experienced cyberbullying. However, nearly 89 per cent of victims refrain from reporting the abuse due to fear of social stigma.

Even among those who filed complaints regarding the abuse, around 72 per cent of cases remain unresolved or are dismissed by authorities citing a lack of evidence.

A report by the Bangladesh-based Cyber Support for Women and Children Platform documented that 97 per cent of the victims of cyber violence during the first six months of last year were women and children.

The report was based on an analysis of 29 cases of violence against women and children in the country since January 2025.

A total of 4,794 cases have been registered under Bangladesh’s Information and Pornography Control Act-2012, the Information and Communication Technology Act-2006, and the Digital Security Act-2018. However, the absence of a dedicated cybercrime unit has emerged as a major challenge in ensuring proper investigation and disposal of these cases.

Investigations by law enforcement agencies indicate that cybercrime has reached an alarming level in the country, as the indiscriminate use of digital technology is increasingly being exploited as a dangerous tool for criminal activities.