Anti-Islam Posts: Social Media Users Warned
[Editor: A substantial section of Muslims in Bangladesh, seems to be "Mad" with Islam. These kinds of hastily taken moves by the Bangladeshi Government, will strengthen the hands of Fanatic Islamic Forces, who are out there to destroy the world. But the question is: who will show the way in the LAND OF BLINDS? How to show them, what is light? It is pertinent to mention here, that a large section of Muslim society are "Islamic Bigots", which is in sharp contrast to Hindu and Christian Societies. Interestingly, some of these Muslims spend the whole day (leaving other works) trying to find out which are true Momins and who are "Kafirs"....!!]
People involved in spreading provocative and indecent posts, comments, photos and cartoons related to Islam through social media would be punished, the telecom regulator said on Sunday.
In a statement, Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) said spreading degrading remarks about Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Islam is a punishable crime.
Vested groups took the help of Facebook, Twitter and blogs to spread the propaganda against religion, hurting the sentiments of people, the regulator said.
Such maliciousness on social media resulted in the death of a blogger named Ahmed Rajib Haider, attacks on a police station in Bogra and countrywide violence.
BTRC has condemned such activities and the government is committed to stop these attacks on religious solidarity.
BTRC also urged people to inform them of any anti-religious posts on the social media platform so that they can take action against fallacy.
Airing propaganda via internet is a punishable offence according to the penal code and ICT act; also a clear violation of a directive over a writ petition in 2012, the letter said.
According to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Law of 2001, BTRC reserves the right to get necessary information from any telecom licensee, internet user or institution to ensure the proper use of information technology. Violating this act is punishable.
The statement said Prime Minister’s Office recently formed a committee involving different ministries, law enforcement agencies and BTRC. The regulator has also informed people against the misuse of internet through SMS.
Mustafa Jabbar, an ICT expert, said the government was supposed to form two cyber tribunals to handle cases regarding cyber crime, but that did not happen.
Sessions judges accept cyber crime cases and some cases regarding Facebook comments were observed, he added.
He added that BTRC could not react in time when incidents, like Ramu, occurred.
In a statement, Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) said spreading degrading remarks about Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Islam is a punishable crime.
Vested groups took the help of Facebook, Twitter and blogs to spread the propaganda against religion, hurting the sentiments of people, the regulator said.
Such maliciousness on social media resulted in the death of a blogger named Ahmed Rajib Haider, attacks on a police station in Bogra and countrywide violence.
BTRC has condemned such activities and the government is committed to stop these attacks on religious solidarity.
BTRC also urged people to inform them of any anti-religious posts on the social media platform so that they can take action against fallacy.
Airing propaganda via internet is a punishable offence according to the penal code and ICT act; also a clear violation of a directive over a writ petition in 2012, the letter said.
According to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Law of 2001, BTRC reserves the right to get necessary information from any telecom licensee, internet user or institution to ensure the proper use of information technology. Violating this act is punishable.
The statement said Prime Minister’s Office recently formed a committee involving different ministries, law enforcement agencies and BTRC. The regulator has also informed people against the misuse of internet through SMS.
Mustafa Jabbar, an ICT expert, said the government was supposed to form two cyber tribunals to handle cases regarding cyber crime, but that did not happen.
Sessions judges accept cyber crime cases and some cases regarding Facebook comments were observed, he added.
He added that BTRC could not react in time when incidents, like Ramu, occurred.
Courtesy: The Daily Star
