"Cybercrime" refers to the crime that is committed using the Internet. Cybercrime has topped the list of crimes in the developed world. New laws have been created for cyber criminals.
Some of the most talked about cyber crimes in the world today - 1. Cyber pornography; 2. Hacking 3. Spam; 4. Bombing; 5. Action games etc. Many people do not know about the introduction of cyber crime in Bangladesh or the law related to the suppression of related crimes. The Information and Communication Technology Act 2006 gives us instructions in this regard. Under the law, the Internet means an international computer network through which users of a computer, cellular phone or any other electronic system can communicate and exchange information with each other worldwide and view information presented on the website. Section 57 of the Information Technology Act, 2006 states that (1) if a person commits any act for the purpose of harming the public or any person knowingly or knowingly causing harm, resulting in any misrepresentation of any computer resource, Cancels or changes or reduces its value or usefulness or damages it in any other way; (2) Damage it by illegally accessing a computer server, computer network or any other electronic system so that he is not the owner or occupier, then this act of his will be a hacking crime. Anyone found guilty of hacking will be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. One crore rupees can be fined or both. Section 57 of the Information Technology Act 2006 states that if a person intentionally publishes or broadcasts something on a website or in any other electronic format, which is read and heard as a lie and obscenity or related situation may incite to be immoral or dishonest or Happens, law and order deteriorates or is likely to happen, tarnishing the image of the state or individual;
Punishment of Cyber Crime: According to Section 54 of Bangladesh Information and Communication Technology Act, 2006 (Amended 2013), the crime of damage to computer or computer system etc. . It carries a maximum sentence of 14 years imprisonment and a minimum imprisonment of 7 years or a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh.