In a groundbreaking move to crack down on online gambling in the country, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has suspended a staggering total of 48,586 mobile financial services (MFS) accounts belonging to individuals involved in illegal online gambling activities. The move comes as part of a larger effort to combat the growing trend of online gambling, which has been on the rise in recent years.
The accounts were suspended following an investigation by the BTRC into various online gambling platforms that were operating in violation of the country’s laws. The investigation revealed that a large number of individuals were using MFS accounts to fund their online gambling activities, leading to the suspension of tens of thousands of accounts.
Among those affected by the suspension is a prominent online gambling platform known as Wasika, which has been operating in the country for several years. The platform has been widely criticized for its role in encouraging illegal online gambling and has been the subject of multiple complaints from authorities.
In response to the suspension of the accounts, the BTRC issued a statement condemning the activities of these individuals and vowing to take further action against those involved in online gambling. The commission also warned that severe legal action would be taken against anyone found to be engaging in illegal online gambling activities.
The move has been met with widespread support from the public, with many praising the BTRC for its efforts to curb the spread of online gambling in the country. However, there are also concerns about the impact of the suspension on innocent individuals who may have had their accounts wrongfully suspended.
The BTRC has assured that it will conduct a thorough review of the suspended accounts to ensure that only those involved in illegal online gambling are affected. In the meantime, it has urged the public to refrain from engaging in any form of online gambling and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
Overall, the suspension of 48,586 MFS accounts for online gambling represents a significant step forward in the fight against illegal online gambling in Bangladesh. It sends a strong message that such activities will not be tolerated and that those involved will face serious consequences. As the BTRC continues its efforts to combat online gambling, it is hoped that these actions will serve as a deterrent to others and help to create a safer and more regulated online environment for all.
