Bengali - Online Kusthi

1. Executive Summary Online Kusthi (literally "online wrestling") is a colloquial Bengali term used to describe aggressive, hostile, and often performative verbal clashes on social media platforms, messaging apps, and comment sections. Unlike simple disagreements or debates, Online Kusthi is characterized by personal attacks, public humiliation, group polarization, and the deliberate escalation of conflict for entertainment or social dominance. This report analyzes the phenomenon’s nature, platforms, causes, psychological impact, and countermeasures. 2. Definition & Key Characteristics | Aspect | Description | |--------|-------------| | Literal Meaning | Wrestling (কুস্তি) performed online | | Actual Meaning | A toxic, prolonged verbal fight between individuals or groups in digital spaces | | Tone | Aggressive, sarcastic, demeaning, and often laced with profanity or regional slurs | | Goal | To "defeat" the opponent publicly (through insults, trolling, or mob attacks), not to exchange ideas | | Duration | Can last minutes, hours, or even days, often spreading across multiple platforms |