SectorWire
SearchRegister
MenuClose

Bangladesh bars online gambling promotion under Cyber Security Act 2025

Regulation

Bangladesh announced a policy on 16 October prohibiting newspapers, websites, broadcasters and digital agencies from promoting or displaying gambling content online, under the Cyber Security Act 2025 and Pornography Control Act 2012. The National Cyber Security Agency will lead enforcement with other state bodies and can block websites, impose fines or take legal action, the policy states.

The prohibition exposes media, advertising networks and digital platforms operating in Bangladesh to enforcement over gambling content.

Request a correction

Flag an issue

Keep reading

Regulation

Gibraltar brings prediction market rules into force under Gambling Act

Gibraltar brought its Prediction Market Regulations 2026 into force on 13 July, exempting prediction market operators from certain provisions of the Gambling Act 2025. The rules establish a distinct category for prediction market activity and place supervision with the Gambling Division; they also permit authorised operators to use digital asset payments, including stablecoins.

Continue reading