The misuse of Social Media by Teenagers involved in Gang Activities in Bangladesh.
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Background: Social media reigns supreme in the lives of teens today. But for some others in Bangladesh, it's also a way to bad behavior. Easy access to phones, weak guidance, and gang pressures are driving some teens into drug use, violence, and cyberbullying. This study examines causes and how to protect vulnerable youth. Objectives: This study would like to understand how and why Bangladesh's teens are misusing social media—specifically those who are getting involved in gang life. Through monitoring their usage of the web, the damage that they might be causing to themselves, and how it is impacting their social and mental well-being, the hope is to find out how families, schools, and communities can work together to guide them in healthier, safer directions on the internet. Methodology: This seminar paper is a secondary data based paper. An attempt has been made to present this seminar paper by providing appropriate references from some useful books, Journals, articles and newspapers etc. Results: The study uncovers some alarming tendencies regarding the usage of social media among teens in Bangladesh. Teen involvement in gang activities is growing rapidly, with over 80 teen gangs already present in Dhaka city alone. A recent report indicates that 21.65% of cybercrimes offenses committed within the nation are related to social media hacking and 78.78% of its victims fall within the 18–30 age bracket. Despite the decrease in crimes against children to some extent, they still account for over 13% of incidents. Police statistics confirm that teenage gangs are behind serious offenses such as blackmail, distribution of obscene material, and even human exploitation. Psychological impacts are strict—UNICEF discovers that most teens are stressed or not secure online due to bullying, misinformation, and adult content. But only 12% of victims lodge legal complaints, and they barely receive any assistance. Specialists emphasize digital literacy, family involvement, and stronger community and judicial systems to end the exploitation of children on the internet.
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- Type of Publication: Conference
- Conference Name: 4th National Research Project Contest-2025
- Date of Conference: 21/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Venue: Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
- Organizer: Bangladesh University Project and Research Society (BUPRS)