Bangladesh police has taken an important initiative to tackle illegal online gambling and cyber crimes. According to the BNN report, the police have urged some important amendments in the Public Gambling Act of 1867 in terms of modernizing law enforcement capabilities. In this regard, a top-level meeting took place at the Rajarbagh Police Line auditorium, where important figures participated.
The meeting was advocated by the additional general inspector of police and head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Mohammad Ali Miah. This high-level meeting also included ministers and senior officials from various ministers. The whole gathering focused on the legislative push to tackle the growing challenges caused by online gambling by updating their current law.
Tackling The Loopholes In The Public Gambling Act Of 1867
In this digital age, traditional gambling activities have transitioned to online platforms, which makes them difficult to track. Due to such digitalization, these platforms have run their propaganda on social media platforms, which has a detrimental impact on individuals, various institutions, and the nation as a whole. In this regard, Bangladesh’s Telecommunication and Information Technology minister, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, urged the authorities to implement stringent measures to eliminate online gambling apps.
The sad reality is that the existing law does not have enough provisions to tackle this digital shift. Therefore, police officials put forth a comprehensive set of demands to empower the operational efficiency of the force. These demands include the upgrade of the police training institute, improvement in the living conditions of senior officers, and adjustment of spending limits for the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
At the administrative level, the Bangladesh police also urged for the inclusion of the police chief as a member of the technocrat of the Superior Selection Board. All these reforms are initiated to streamline the officers’ promotion to empower law enforcement agencies.
According to the higher officials of the Bangladesh police department, the amendment in The Public Gambling Act 1867 will empower law enforcement agencies. The initiatives will help tackle the emerging cyber threats in the online gambling industry. Additionally, the amendment will enhance the police’s ability and ensure the safety and security of the public.
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