Bangladesh police call for legislation update amid rise in online gambling

Authorities in Bangladesh have called for an update to the Public Gambling Act of 1867.

Bangladesh.- Police have called for amendments to the Public Gambling Act of 1867 to recognise the rise in online gambling. They say there is currently no proper regulation to combat the issue.

The call was made during a meeting held at the Rajarbagh Police Lines auditorium, which was attended by ministers, officials from various ministries and Mohammad Ali Miah, deputy inspector general of police and head of the criminal investigation department.

According to BNN Breaking, requests included financial allocations for police training institutes, enhancements in the living conditions of senior officers, and adjustments to spending limits for the inspector general of police (IGP). Administrative reforms, including the inclusion of the police chief as a technocrat member of the Superior Selection Board, were also discussed.

In February, state minister for posts, telecommunication and information technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak stated that he wanted to eradicate online gambling apps.