SCOPE AND CHALLENGES OF ANTI-GAMBLING LAWS IN BANGLADESH

People of all age groups across the world enjoy various games including gambling for their amusement values. In fact, gambling, irrespective of its many immoralities, has been a part of the Bangladeshi culture since time immemorial. Objectives of the study are to assess the current situation of gambling in Bangladesh; to highlight the existing laws regarding gambling in Bangladesh; to examine the scope and challenges of anti-gambling laws in Bangladesh and provide suggestions on concerned issues. This Paper is descriptive and suggestive in nature. This is a short research. It was almost difficult to do wide fieldwork because of lack of time and opportunity. This paper is based on secondary data only. This study has identified various challenges on legal aspects of gambling in Bangladesh. Finally this study also suggested for a comprehensive effort from legislative, executive and judiciary to control over this type of illegal acts.