Bangladesh Bank, the Criminal Investigation Department and bKash have launched a joint awareness campaign on the legal and financial consequences of online gambling, The Business Standard and BSS reported on 28 July 2026, citing a press release.
According to the release, advertisements on television, in newspapers and on social media warn that involvement in online gambling may lead to up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine of as much as Tk 1 crore, and arrest without a warrant.
The organisations described the campaign as a joint effort by the regulator, law enforcement and a mobile financial service provider. CID Special Superintendent of Police (Media) Jasim Uddin Khan said a digital trail remains even when people assume online gambling cannot be traced, TBS reported.
The items above summarise what the named outlets reported from the joint press materials.