Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- As Rimjhim (pseudonym) enters her office, she sighs heavily before opening her laptop. To the outside world, she is a successful, cheerful, and confident working woman. But the moment she logs into the virtual world, she feels a weight pressing inside her chest. A few months ago, driven by personal resentment, a former colleague edited and distorted her photos and spread them from a fake account. Under those manipulated images poured obscene and abusive comments, direct threats - shaking the foundations of her personal life within moments.

Whispers started among colleagues and relatives. Even distant acquaintances began to judge her. To manage the situation, the office advised her to take temporary leave. When she sought...