The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh has detained a married couple accused of producing and distributing pornographic material through a major international website. Authorities allege that the pair ran a well-organized online operation that generated significant income from explicit content filmed and edited within the country.
CID Special Superintendent of Police Jasim Uddin Khan confirmed the arrests on Monday morning, October 20. He said the couple had been “regularly uploading sexually explicit videos” to a foreign adult platform and had gained a sizable international following. Investigators later found that their channel ranked among the most popular accounts on the site, drawing viewers from around the world.
According to the CID, the couple independently managed every stage of the production process — including filming, editing, and uploading content — while residing in Bangladesh. Police believe that their activities violated national laws governing the creation and dissemination of obscene material.
Under the Pornography Control Act of 2012, the creation, storage, and distribution of pornographic content are criminal offenses in Bangladesh. Authorities stated that, beyond producing videos themselves, the couple had also encouraged others to participate, forming a broader informal network of local contributors who helped create or share adult content for online audiences.
The case gained public attention after The Descent, an investigative media outlet, published a report linking the couple to a series of explicit videos circulating online. The report traced the origin of the uploads to Bangladesh-based IP addresses and highlighted the growing role of local content producers in global adult platforms.
Following the media exposure, the CID launched an official investigation, collecting digital evidence from various online platforms and reviewing the couple’s financial transactions. Authorities say they are now analyzing seized electronic devices to determine the full extent of the operation and to identify any additional individuals involved.
“This investigation demonstrates that activities conducted online are not beyond the reach of national law,” said one CID official familiar with the case. “We are committed to ensuring compliance with the country’s legal and moral standards, even in digital spaces.”
The arrests have sparked renewed discussion about the enforcement of Bangladesh’s anti-pornography laws and the challenges of regulating online behavior in an increasingly globalized internet environment. Officials say the couple remains in custody and may face multiple charges under the Pornography Control Act once the investigation concludes.