Meme Culture in Bangladesh: My Right Ends Where Yours Begin, From Freedom of Expression to Undesirable Consequences in Digital Age

This paper aims to manifest the degree of effect of meme 
culture in the cyber and social lives of Bangladeshis, as well as its 
legal and ethical aspects. Memes are the newest form of freedom of 
expression in this digital era. It has expanded into a popular way for 
people to freely express opinions, emotions, and perceptions in a 
lighthearted and straightforward manner. The consequences of meme 
culture, however, go beyond mirth. It has influenced how individuals 
in Bangladesh interact, communicate, and even observe specific social 
and political concerns. Based on this philosophy, The researcher has 
put forward the prevailing laws in the country regarding freedom of 
expression and their connections with meme culture, as well as the 
actual scenario of their implementation. The main focus of this paper 
is to outline the scenario of crossing the limits of the right to freedom 
of expression through meme culture and its negative consequences. In 
context, how does exercising the right to freedom of speech through 
memes affect the rights of others? It delves into the potential harm 
inflicted by memes that exceed the bounds of acceptable speech and 
how that affects the rights of people who might be ostracized or 
targeted. Further, the researcher has also contrasted the findings with 
the conditions currently in effect in some countries regarding the status 
of the implementation of laws on this subject. As final points, 
arguments and suggestions were advanced that can improve how 
meme culture interacts with our right to freedom of expression within 
its limits without intruding on others' rights. Ultimately, this study 
seeks to demonstrate the crucial importance of a balanced strategy that 
respects freedom of expression and any justifiable constraints on it.