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’Laundering of money online through Likee’, ‘Luring of girls through TikTok to trafficking them abroad’, ‘PUBG and Free Fire addiction leads to suicide of teenager’- these are some of the headlines that have been making rounds on social media lately. In light of these situations and with India’s ban of 59 apps including TikTok and PUBG (recently launched again as Battleground Mobile India), questions about whether Bangladesh will take similar steps have been circulating for some time now. Concerns regarding the use -and abuse- of such apps have existed for a while. With numerous arguments on both sides, this controversy continues to draw different opinions from different groups of people across the country.

Various types of concerns have surfaced regarding the use of these apps. Recently, the chief of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) made a statement urging for the ban of video-sharing apps such as TikTok and Likee, following the arrest of suspects belonging to a human trafficking gang who used to lure victims using Tiktok. And this is not the first instance of such crimes. Numerous similar incidents have been reported in the past where the victims were lured by the promise of shooting TikTok and Likee videos. Law enforcement officials have also attributed, to some extent, these apps to the rise of juvenile gang culture in the country. On the other hand, games like PUBG and Free Fire are causing ‘gaming addiction’ among teenagers, according to several media reports. Bigo (parent company of Likee) is being investigated now by CID for an alleged money laundering scam. Even globally, some of these apps have been at the receiving end of vicious legal actions. In the USA, the Trump administration even tried to ban TikTok in September 2020 over national security concerns. Pakistan and Indonesia had actually banned TikTok over negative, “obscene” content in the past. They later lifted the ban after receiving assurance from TikTok that content will be moderated and security mechanisms strengthened. In these circumstances, banning these apps and services might seem the easy way out. But is it really the solution?

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The platforms from their end, have been taking a stance to curb these kinds of incidents in the future. TikTok has taken some action to curb the spread of negative and misleading content in the past. The short video platform is periodically upgrading its Community guidelines and introducing fact-checking programs in 8 countries. After the very recent human trafficking issue, they have started the #HoiShocheton campaign in a bid to raise awareness. The campaign, joined with several TikTokers including actress Mehazabein, Singer Imran, Model Mahi etc to promote being safe online and offline. When asked, a TikTok spokesperson said, “Irresponsible online behaviour is an industry-wide concern and a shared responsibility. We continue to take proactive steps to prioritise the safety and well-being of our communities. We remain committed to protecting users against any form of misuse and maintain a safe and positive in-app environment.”

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However, some might still have questions about the extent of implementation of Tiktok’s policy against negative content inside the app as negative or ‘culturally inappropriate’ content still floods the app in masses.

There have been privacy concerns regarding Likee too, mostly because its privacy settings are relatively unsophisticated. On Likee, users can still watch videos of people they have been blocked by. Any new Likee accounts will automatically have their locations set to public, which the users will have to change themselves. Users can also filter searches by gender. Such features cast suspicions over user safety.

When asked on the topic of efforts to counter harmful content and behaviour, a Likee spokesperson said, “We spare no efforts in combating objectionable content that violates our policies. From January to May this year, Likee has banned a total number of 42,751 accounts due to violations, and around 8.7 million video penalties were given per month. This year, compared to 2020, the number of moderation team members in Bangladesh has increased by 161%. With a complete content security mechanism in place, Likee inspects the contents in various scenarios, for accurately combating negative information such as fraudulent information, pornographic links, etc., and controlling abnormal contents in real-time. We have a team working around the clock to ensure that all reported content and accounts are handled properly.”

The impact of such apps on academic performance has also become a topic of discussion. Fervent young users often utilize large chunks of their time gaming with PUBG, Free Fire and similar games, even to the extent of neglecting studies to do so. Mojahidul Islam, President of Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum and IT Editor of Ittefaq says, “In the past, students used to stay at school until a certain time. With the advent of online classes, students have had increased exposure to the internet. As such, they are growing addicted to such apps. They are now more concerned with likes and views than they were in the past.”

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However, there are arguments against the ban as well. Many complain about students becoming addicted to PUBG and neglecting their academics. Unfortunately, there is no healthier option being offered to students. At present, playing games like PUBG is simply one of their primary ways of letting off steam. Especially since the onset of the pandemic, children have had less access to the ever-scarce physical playgrounds or in-person meetings with their friends where they could enjoy spending their free time. Playing video games with friends and communicating with them on social media platforms have become their only ways of staying in touch with the outside world in these COVID-19-ridden times.

Moreover, apps like Likee and TikTok just serve as a platform for self-expression. Content on such platforms is only a reflection of mindsets and ideas borne by the content creators. Some creators are using these apps for educational purposes too. As Muhammed Asif Khan, co-founder and CEO of Alpha Catering, said, “Apps like Tiktok are only the beginning of a new age of democratization of talent. Previously, if you wanted to be a star, you would be at the mercy of record labels and film producers who got to decide whom to promote. YouTube probably opened the first door for a content creator to be able to reach the masses directly. Newer apps are just taking it a step further. There will be more down the line, and trying to prematurely ban one or two of them won’t blunt that movement. Rather, we can think of policies and regulations to help make these apps safer.”

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Additionally, TikTok and Likee are just two of the many apps being misused for circulating negative content. Such content can be found on other social media platforms as well. Banning a few is very likely to be a surface-level “solution”. As Ayesha Atiq, a model and content creator on TikTok, opined, “TikTok and Likee are no different from other platforms like Instagram where content creators post entertaining and engaging videos. While there are concerns of pornography and human trafficking linked to some of these apps, banning the app is not the solution when the problem lies in the lack of a proper legal system to prosecute the perpetrators and the lack of social education and moral values.”

Dr Farhana Rahman, a faculty in a leading medical college believes family bonds can play a pivotal role here. “As a family, we need to be more vigilant about the on-screen activity time of our youngsters. Pare

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