Leaking private phone conversations

We have noticed with utter concern that phone conversations of mostly opposition leaders have been “leaked” to the media or on social media by unidentified individuals. Leaking private conversations is a dangerous practice that needs to be stopped.

Only the law enforcement agencies are authorised to wiretap phone calls of suspected criminals. So, how come conversations of non-criminal nature are being recorded and then leaked to the media?

Wiretapping without proper authorisation and leaking recorded conversations should be considered illegal and an infringement of individual privacy.

Md Zillur Rahaman, Bhola