Analyzing Impacts and Changing Patterns of Traditional and Cyberbullying Threats in Educational Institutions in Bangladesh

Abstract

Over the last two decades, information and communication technology have contributed to Bangladesh's educational and cultural development. Teenagers utilize ICT to control their social experiences by engaging in negative communication activities such as cyberbullying despite all positive approaches. According to most educators, bullying in educational institutions is a growing problem in Bangladesh. Teachers and guardians do not entirely understand even bullying practices. Students are vulnerable to the negative impacts of bullying due to a lack of awareness and a lack of academic policy. A survey was conducted in order to determine the changing pattern of bullying issues among university students in Bangladesh. The study shows that 31.3% of students have experienced Traditional Bullying, and 25% experienced Cyberbullying. 43.5% of the participants experienced both forms of bullying 58.9% of students do not report it to their parents. This research aims to find out how university students see this phenomenon. Besides, highlight the existing laws regarding traditional and cyberbullying in Bangladesh. In addition, this study presents an incident handling methodology and some guidelines for preventing bullying.