In rural parts of Bangladesh, illegal gambling operations continue to thrive with little interference from local law enforcement. Community leaders allege that small-scale gambling rings regularly pay police to avoid raids or shutdowns.
These rings operate through tea stalls, local clubs, and mobile betting apps. Despite citizen complaints, few arrests are made. In some cases, local police are allegedly involved in providing protection to the gambling operators.
Anti-corruption groups are demanding independent investigations. The central government is under pressure to address police complicity in illegal betting across semi-urban and rural districts.
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