Asia-Pacific
Bangladesh
No dedicated gambling regulator; enforcement sits with the Ministry of Home Affairs and law enforcement agencies under the Public Gambling Act and the new Gambling Prevention Act
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
MixedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Public Gambling Act, 1867
- Gambling Prevention Act, 2026
- Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025
- Penal Code, 1860 (Section 294A, government lotteries)
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- Online casinos
- Online sports betting
- Virtual/crypto-based gambling
- Operating or promoting gambling apps, portals or websites
- Private online lotteries
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Government-authorised lotteries
- Licensed horse-race wagering at approved racecourses
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos
- Common gaming houses
- Unlicensed sports betting
- Bingo halls
- Private/unauthorised lotteries
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
