Actress Sadia Jahan Prova has spoken out against the culture of victim-blaming on social media, questioning why women are routinely scrutinised for their lifestyles while those accused of wrongdoing often escape similar levels of public criticism.
 
The actress, who has frequently raised her voice against online bullying and harassment targeting women, shared a video on social media addressing the issue. Although she did not name anyone directly, Prova drew comparisons with her own experiences to highlight how victims are subjected to relentless online abuse while perpetrators are not held to the same standard of public accountability.
 
In the video, Prova reflected on the psychology behind online bullying, suggesting that people who aggressively judge, mock and verbally abuse others often act out of their own insecurities and dissatisfaction.
 
She also spoke about her personal experience of facing online harassment for nearly 16 years.
 
“I have been bullied on social media for almost 16 years. I know that you get sheer pleasure out of bullying me. My point is, I wish you had directed even 50 percent of the criticism you have subjected me to towards that criminal,” she said.
 
Prova questioned why people who violate others' privacy by sharing personal information or material on social media without consent do not receive the same degree of public condemnation as their victims.
 
She further argued that society needs to shift its attention from scrutinising victims to holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
 
“We should highlight the wrongdoings of people who harm others and breach their privacy by revealing something on social media without their consent. This is a huge crime. Instead of bullying these people, you are blaming the victims day by day,” she said.
 
Referring to a man named Tanmoy, Prova questioned how society's failure to distinguish between wrongdoing and victimhood allows harmful behaviour to go unchallenged.
 
Emphasising the need for greater accountability, she said that public discourse should focus on criminals rather than those already suffering from the consequences of their actions.
 
 “Victims are already in a miserable situation,” she added.