Section 11 of the Gambling Prevention Act, 2026 criminalises misleading promotion, false profit promises, enticing advertisements, sponsorship, affiliate marketing and referral campaigns for gambling, with section 22 fixing penalties of up to three years' imprisonment, a fine of up to Tk 50 lakh, or both. The class of persons exposed is defined broadly to include any person, institution, media outlet, digital platform, influencer, artist, player or celebrity engaging in this promotional conduct, extending liability well beyond the operator itself to the full distribution and promotional chain. There is no carve-out for platforms acting as intermediaries or for individuals promoting gambling products in a personal or celebrity capacity; the statute treats promotional participation as directly punishable conduct rather than secondary or accessory liability.
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Bangladesh · Question 09 of 11
Distribution and platforms: Can we ship through apps and platforms?
Unfavourable · Confirmed · AI-generated · Back to full Bangladesh report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Bangladesh (BD) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Unfavourable |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Section 11 of the Gambling Prevention Act, 2026 criminalises misleading promotion, false profit promises, enticing advertisements, sponsorship, affiliate marketing and referral campaigns for gambling, with section 22 fixing penalties of up to three years' imprisonment, a fine of up to Tk 50 lakh, or…