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Bangladesh to replace 159-year-old gambling framework
On June 18, the Cabinet of Bangladesh approved a draft bill to replace its 159-year-old gambling framework with the new Gambling Prevention Act 2026.
During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the government gave in-principle approval to overhaul the Public Gambling Act 1867, with the new legislation set to establish stricter controls on gambling activity, which has increased as a result of widespread online and in-person betting.
Authorities have shared that the outdated law is not fit to address the current forms of gambling, and the draft legislation has been created to modernize and update it. For this reason, the new rules introduce definitions for digital gambling platforms, online and remote gambling, digital assets and wallets, as well as match-fixing and spot-fixing.
The bill aims to:
“Maintain public order, reduce criminal tendencies, prevent socio-economic and psychological harm, and preserve the country’s overall moral and economic balance.”
At the same time, the updated framework is set to expand enforcement action in cases of non-compliance, targeting not just operators, but also providers, technical support services, and promoters of illegal gambling. If authorities identify breaches of the law, offenders may receive fines or prison sentences based on the seriousness of the crime.
The law will be vetted by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division and will be presented to parliament in order to move forward.
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