Bangladesh: 'Offensive Video' Legal Notice to YouTube CEO

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Former Air Force officer and former director of Ekushey TV has issued a legal notice to the chief executive of US online video-sharing platform YouTube for allegedly broadcasting offensive video content. Jahidul Islam. The notice was issued after journalist Ilyas Hossain posted an offensive video against him on YouTube's 15 Minutes. If no action is taken within 30 days, a lawsuit will be filed seeking US ৫০ 5 million in damages. On his behalf, Supreme Court lawyer Safayet Hossain Sajib sent a notice to the US on Monday (November 18).

Later, Safayet Hossain Sajib said that the presenter of 15 Minutes Ilias Hossain on YouTube channel on September 12. By broadcasting deliberately false, fabricated and offensive videos about Jahidul Islam, he socially defamed him. Abdus Salam did irreparable damage to the cottage by broadcasting the video with the intention of socially humiliating Zahidul Islam. Its estimated value is 5 million US dollars.

He said that although two letters were sent to the CEO of YouTube on September 19 and October 18 protesting the broadcast of the news, the authorities did not take any action. Notice was given for this reason. If you do not receive a satisfactory response within 30 days of receiving the notice, including the closure of the 15 minutes, a compensation lawsuit of US 5 million will be filed.