Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- Anyone found guilty of online gambling, fraud, or deception under the new Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 will face up to two years in prison, a fine of up to Tk 1 crore, or both, according to Section 20 of the ordinance.

The law states that if any person, organisation, company or institution creates, operates, or promotes any online platform, app, or device related to gambling - or takes part in, supports, or advertises such activities - they will be committing a punishable offence.

This includes promoting or encouraging gambling directly or indirectly on social media platforms such as Facebook, Google, YouTube, WhatsApp, Twitter, TikTok, and others.

The High Court Division has also issued directives to take effective...