Is online gambling legal in Bangladesh?

Illegal

Gambling, including online gambling, is illegal in Bangladesh under various acts.

Bangladesh is one of 4 countries classified “Illegal” for online gambling — 19% of the 21 with data. (Also searched as online betting.)

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Online gambling
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

India
Varies by region Online gambling legality varies by state, with some states prohibiting it and others allowing skill-based games.
Singapore
Illegal The government introduced a bill to counter online gambling, implying it is currently prohibited or targeted for restriction.
Philippines
Legal & regulated Online gambling is legal and regulated by PAGCOR, which issues licenses to operators.
United Arab Emirates
Partially legal Online gambling is restricted to non-citizens in specific licensed areas, while remaining illegal for local citizens.
Russia
Illegal Online gambling is completely prohibited by Russian legislation.
Israel
Illegal Online gambling is prohibited by the attorney general, with limited exceptions for specific sites.

Other laws in Bangladesh

Gambling Age
Gambling prohibited
Cryptocurrency
Banned

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