Once a well-known football club, Dhaka Wanderers Club was raided in 2019 for operating an illegal casino. Police found gambling tokens, lotteries, and gaming tables within the club’s premises.
The operation was reportedly linked to political figures and local officials. The scandal led to the resignation of the club’s president and damaged its public image. New leadership has since tried to restore its focus on sports.
This incident reveals how deeply illegal gambling has infiltrated even cultural and athletic institutions in Bangladesh, urging more rigorous monitoring and transparency in local clubs.
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