Last updated: October 2026
Quick answer: Promoting online gambling in Bangladesh is a criminal offence. Under Section 20 of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, creating, operating or promoting online gambling platforms is a crime punishable by up to two years in prison, a fine of up to one crore taka, or both. Police have launched a nationwide crackdown. Brands should exclude Bangladesh from gambling campaigns.
Bangladesh’s large cricket and football audience has attracted offshore betting brands. The law now treats promoting these platforms as a crime, and enforcement is active. This page explains the position.
The legal position in Bangladesh
- Section 20 of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 makes the creation, operation or promotion of online gambling platforms a criminal offence, according to The Daily Star.
- Penalties include up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to one crore taka, or both.
- The Criminal Investigation Department launched a nationwide crackdown in 2025 and identified more than 1,000 mobile financial service agents allegedly linked to gambling transactions.
What this means for advertisers
| Activity | Status |
|---|---|
| Promoting online gambling platforms | Criminal offence |
| Online casino or betting ads | Not allowed |
| Influencer or affiliate promotion | Not allowed |
| Gambling payments via mobile money | Targeted by enforcement |
What compliant brands should do
- Exclude Bangladesh from gambling and real-money gaming campaigns unless you hold an authorisation that covers it.
- Check that affiliates, influencers and media partners do the same.
- Remove landing pages, bonuses and payment options aimed at Bangladesh players.
- Watch for law changes and get local legal advice before any launch.
- Focus budgets on regulated markets where you are licensed.
CliqBetter does not run gambling campaigns for markets where the operator is not allowed to offer or advertise its services.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming an offshore licence makes advertising to Bangladesh legal.
- Using local influencers or “VPN” messaging to reach players.
- Disguising gambling offers as games or apps.
- Relying on old guides written before recent enforcement.
For markets where licensed gambling advertising is possible, read our overview of gambling advertising laws around the world and our list of trending GEOs for gambling campaigns.
Frequently asked questions
No. Creating, operating or promoting online gambling platforms is a criminal offence under the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025.
Up to two years in prison, a fine of up to one crore taka, or both, as reported by The Daily Star.
No. Promotion of online gambling platforms falls under the offence, so affiliates and influencers face the same risk.
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