Gambling in cyberspace: maximum two years imprisonment | News

DHAKA, Sept 14, 2025 (BSS) - Anyone directly or indirectly involved in or promoting gambling in cyberspace will face a maximum of two years imprisonment under the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, according to a government handout. The handout also states that committing forgery and fraud using cyberspace are punishable offences. Forgery carries a maximum imprisonment of two years, while fraud may result in up to five years in jail. The Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Ministry said today that anyone creating, operating, participating in, assisting, or encouraging gambling in cyberspace, or promoting by participating in advertisements, will face punishment.According to Section 20 of Chapter VI of the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025, gambling in cyberspace is a punishable offense. A maximum...