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Bangladesh Cabinet gives draft Gambling Prevention Act in-principle approval

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Bangladesh’s Cabinet has given in-principle approval to the draft Gambling Prevention Act, 2026, state news agency BSS reported. The draft defines gambling-related activities including digital platforms, online betting and bookmakers; it must undergo vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division before being presented to parliament.

The draft could establish new statutory definitions for online gambling and related activities in Bangladesh.

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