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BB, CID, bKash jointly raising awareness against online gambling
Bangladesh Bank, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police and bKash are jointly running a special campaign to raise awareness against online gambling among people from all walks of life, particularly the youth.
Under the campaign, awareness advertisements have been initiated to highlight the severe social and financial consequences of online gambling, according to a press release.
The advertisements place strong emphasis on relevant legal provisions and punitive measures that may lead up to two years’ imprisonment, fines as high as Tk 1 crore, and arrest without a warrant.
These awareness advertisements are being broadcast across various television channels, published in newspapers, and social media platforms. Additionally, several news outlets have published reports detailing the damaging effects of gambling.
Driven by social responsibility, this collaborative push by the regulator, law enforcement, and financial service provider goes beyond driving awareness.
It delivers a stern warning to perpetrators and their associates that all stakeholders remain committed to showing zero tolerance towards criminals, reports UNB.