Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in Bangladesh
Verified Statistics & Research Report • Last Updated: January 7, 2026
Key Findings (Verified)
Prevalence Rate
78.4%
of women experienced TFGBV (NETZ Bangladesh, 2024) [cite: 6]
Unreported Cases
85.09%
of incidents remain unreported due to stigma (ActionAid, 2022) [cite: 6]
Formal Complaints
14.9%
Only a fraction of victims file official complaints [cite: 6]
Types of Online Harassment
Source: ActionAid Bangladesh Study (2022), Sample: 359 respondents [cite: 10, 12]
| Incident Type | Prevalence |
|---|---|
| Hateful Comments / Hate Speech | 80.35% |
| Explicit Pictures / Non-consensual Images | 53.28% |
| Discrimination based on Identity | 19.71% |
| Fake IDs & Impersonation | 17.47% |
| Online Tracking / Stalking | 16.16% |
| Sextortion / Sexual Coercion | 2.62% |
Psychological Impact
- ➤65.07% suffer from depression, anxiety, or psychological trauma. [cite: 8]
- ➤42.79% lost confidence in expressing themselves online. [cite: 8]
- ➤~50% of women reduce or stop online activity entirely to avoid harassment. [cite: 6]
Primary Platforms
The primary source of harassment has shifted significantly over time:
Facebook (2024 Data)78.4%
Source: NETZ Bangladesh [cite: 20]
Facebook (2022 Data)47.6%
Source: ActionAid Bangladesh [cite: 18]