25 arrested after Rab busts mini casino in Ashulia!!

[Swopon]

Just scrolling in social media as like regular and got this news in my news feed. This is not surprising to me but as well as it is surprising too, because maximum were young generation whose age 18+. Though any type of gambling is prohibited in Bangladesh, they should be punished. Here, I will pasting the full article,

Members of Rapid Action Battalion have busted a mini-casino and arrested 25 people in separate drives for gambling in two areas of Ashulia in Dhaka.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of Rab-4, conducted a drive in Palashbari area and busted the casino. They also arrested three people red-handed yesterday, said a Rab press release issued today.

All the arrestees are aged between 18 to 45 and have confessed to their crime, said the release, signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Ziaur Rahman Chawdhury, also an assistant director (media) of Rab-4.

The same Rab team, in another drive at Bolibhadra, arrested 22 more with six sets of playing cards yesterday evening, our Savar correspondent reports quoting Sajedul Islam, assistant superintendent of Rab-4.

Rab members seized an electric casino board from the mini-casino. They also seized 24 mobile phones and Tk 93,000 in cash from all arrestees.

Two cases were filed against them, and all were handed to Ashulia Police Station today, Rab official Sajedul said.

Source- https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh/news/25-arrested-after-rab-busts-mini-casino-ashulia-2077141

[Fatunad]

18 years of age doesnt really have an issue since this had been the common legal age for someone to deal off with things and also cant be considered a minor.
The issue here is about making out illegal gambling places and activities in spite of the total ban or prohibition.Its just expected that government would
take up actions into those someone who do make out violations and for those who had committed such violation will surely be experiencing those
consequences.Why would really tend to get involved in things that are prohibited? When addiction strikes you then its really that to resist.

[harizen]

These kinds of raids are not new in Bangladesh. They are a Muslim country and that's one of the reasons why gambling is prohibited there. But still, lots of people there doing gambling.

Those mini-casinos are running illegally so they are being taken down by RAB since then. That activity can't be stopped and as reported, there are lots of illegal casinos operating behind the shadow there.

Despite being a gambling-prohibited country, why there are lots of mini-casinos operating there? It's impossible that no corruption involved here or under the table negotiations.

[Hamphser]

Despite being a gambling-prohibited country, why there are lots of mini-casinos operating there? It's impossible that no corruption involved here or under the table negotiations.

Its really impossible that there would be no corruption behind specially if these illegal casinos had been operating for a while and havent been busted directly which does simply
means that there's someone who are behind the curtains.

When it comes to muslim countries then gambling is haram.
https://www.quora.com/Is-gambling-or-betting-forbidden-in-Islam

[Darker45]

Despite being a gambling-prohibited country, why there are lots of mini-casinos operating there? It's impossible that no corruption involved here or under the table negotiations.

In a developing, impoverished, and overpopulated country such as Bangladesh, it is practically impossible to cleanse communities, especially the thickly-populated ones, of gambling. And where there is gambling, there is corruption. Gambling is illegal but in every gambling system, somebody is rich enough to make bribes. If taken seriously, there'd be no casinos such as this. But the wealthy gambling lords could easily slip local officials and police officers juicy backhanders.

[Wexnident]

On the bright side, at least they're all above 18 years old. Still in general, since the place bans gambling, I suppose the action they took was rightfully taken. Though completely banning gambling seems to have taken a bad turn for them, completely removing something people want would just breed situations where they're just going to push through it without any consequences. And hey, if people have money, they can basically almost do anything imo.

Despite being a gambling-prohibited country, why there are lots of mini-casinos operating there? It's impossible that no corruption involved here or under the table negotiations.

In the first place, I highly doubt anything "illegal" is actually operating far away from those in the higherups. You know what they say, the safest place is right under their noses after all, not to mention they can get free benefits if they handle negotiations well.

[Obito]

In a developing, impoverished, and overpopulated country such as Bangladesh, it is practically impossible to cleanse communities, especially the thickly-populated ones, of gambling. And where there is gambling, there is corruption. Gambling is illegal but in every gambling system, somebody is rich enough to make bribes. If taken seriously, there'd be no casinos such as this. But the wealthy gambling lords could easily slip local officials and police officers juicy backhanders.

That will be the case if the government doesn't do a thing about trying to make some option for the poor people, most of these will be happy and will not stray from crime if they have the means and opportunity to have a job, I have seen this first-hand and most people who got caught will always say the same thing, they don't know where to find the means to make an honest money and government can do a lot to help these people. The problem with gambling is that it clashes with culture and religion of the country but I believe that open minded approach is the best way to go.

[Darker45]

In a developing, impoverished, and overpopulated country such as Bangladesh, it is practically impossible to cleanse communities, especially the thickly-populated ones, of gambling. And where there is gambling, there is corruption. Gambling is illegal but in every gambling system, somebody is rich enough to make bribes. If taken seriously, there'd be no casinos such as this. But the wealthy gambling lords could easily slip local officials and police officers juicy backhanders.

That will be the case if the government doesn't do a thing about trying to make some option for the poor people, most of these will be happy and will not stray from crime if they have the means and opportunity to have a job, I have seen this first-hand and most people who got caught will always say the same thing, they don't know where to find the means to make an honest money and government can do a lot to help these people. The problem with gambling is that it clashes with culture and religion of the country but I believe that open minded approach is the best way to go.

The bigger problem is that the illegal gambling operators themselves are oftentimes the ones who could actually do something significant to make the lives of the poor a little better. More often than not, the illegal gambling lords are either government officials themselves or their rich close relatives and friends.

I, too, come from a developing country and I have first-hand experience of local officials who are also the very people running the illegal gambling rings. The policemen, who are the very people tasked to uphold the law, are their cohorts and protectors. The chief law enforcers are mostly, if not all, under the gambling bosses' payroll.

So there's your government leaders. What else could we expect from them?

[maxreish]

As you've said gambling is prohibited on Bangladesh. If they are going to join in any illegal casinos, they are going to arrest them regardless of your age. Even if you are in a legal age if the they did the act against the legalization, then expect some punishment.

They cant actually totally vanish the illegal gambling but regulations may control it since Bangladesh impose a law and has a conservative culture.

[yazher]

Despite being a gambling-prohibited country, why there are lots of mini-casinos operating there? It's impossible that no corruption involved here or under the table negotiations.

Looks like some officials don't follow the rules and they want to take some advantage in the current event. if not because from those who tip the higher authority, until now they maybe playing even though it's not legal in their country. surprise raid like that is common especially in the local communities and sometimes it is funny to watch. when you see them run like they are going to serve their whole life in prison.

[swogerino]

I think Bangladesh can be considered a third world country knowing its poverty while still keeping laws that don't permit a good developing of their economy and good lifestyle in general.In countries like this,this arrest is a common thing as the human nature does not like opression.

[DoublerHunter]

I think Bangladesh can be considered a third world country knowing its poverty while still keeping laws that don't permit a good developing of their economy and good lifestyle in general.In countries like this,this arrest is a common thing as the human nature does not like opression.

^ Probably it is and it is simple, these places don’t have any authority or valid license to operate gambling activities and offer it to the clients.
The problem with this is that there is a possibility that they are not aware of the regulations within the country and they operated gambling facilities and platforms with ignorance of the law. However, ignorance and not knowing the law will never defend them, they will still become liable for it. I just hope that other gambling facilities and platforms would try their best to comply to avoid these. It is not just a ruined reputation, it is also a shame and a very heartbreaking scene.

[Swopon]

I think Bangladesh can be considered a third world country knowing its poverty while still keeping laws that don't permit a good developing of their economy and good lifestyle in general.In countries like this,this arrest is a common thing as the human nature does not like opression.

Yes, Bangladesh is a third world country. But the economy is growing in every year and GDP as well. Developing plans are huge but corruption is the main concern here for not upgrading the lifestyle as a whole. Gambling and Cryptocurrency both are prohibited here and considered as an offense.

[Swopon]

Despite being a gambling-prohibited country, why there are lots of mini-casinos operating there? It's impossible that no corruption involved here or under the table negotiations.

Its really impossible that there would be no corruption behind specially if these illegal casinos had been operating for a while and havent been busted directly which does simply
means that there's someone who are behind the curtains.

When it comes to muslim countries then gambling is haram.
https://www.quora.com/Is-gambling-or-betting-forbidden-in-Islam

Bangladesh is a over populated country where ninety percent plus people are belongs to muslim family. And your statement is absolutely right, as I am also a Muslim. Gambling is Haram in sense of Muslim religion. Here, in Bangladesh, it is not clear to me that those people who arrested for gambling issues are muslim. Though people are violations the rules of the country too.

[chaser15]

Here, in Bangladesh, it is not clear to me that those people who arrested for gambling issues are muslim. Though people are violations the rules of the country too.

Do you mean most illegal gambling operators there are governed by people outside your country or religion? It's possible and the ones who lured are your Bangladesh people.

Like here in our country, most illegal gambling operators are Chinese (not against China but that's a fact) because there is a much more strict gambling law on mainland China that giving them limitations to their operations.

[Smartprofit]

I think Bangladesh can be considered a third world country knowing its poverty while still keeping laws that don't permit a good developing of their economy and good lifestyle in general.In countries like this,this arrest is a common thing as the human nature does not like opression.

Yes, Bangladesh is a third world country. But the economy is growing in every year and GDP as well. Developing plans are huge but corruption is the main concern here for not upgrading the lifestyle as a whole. Gambling and Cryptocurrency both are prohibited here and considered as an offense.

I respect the customs and laws of any country.  Bangladesh is a country where Islam is the official religion.  Gambling is not permitted in this country.  Therefore, the article by the author of the topic did not surprise me. 

However, from the point of view of universal human values, prohibitions and restrictions contradict progress.

As a child, I read stories about Khoja Nasreddin, he is a very wise and intelligent person who lived in the Middle Ages in the countries of Central Asia (Iran, Iraq, Khorezm, etc.).  As far as I remember, Khoja Nasreddin played gambling, namely dice. 

I do not exclude that in the future, gambling will also be fully or partially allowed in Bangladesh. 

If this is not the case, then the youth of Bangladesh can travel abroad to play in the casinos.

[Swopon]

Here, in Bangladesh, it is not clear to me that those people who arrested for gambling issues are muslim. Though people are violations the rules of the country too.

Do you mean most illegal gambling operators there are governed by people outside your country or religion? It's possible and the ones who lured are your Bangladesh people.

Like here in our country, most illegal gambling operators are Chinese (not against China but that's a fact) because there is a much more strict gambling law on mainland China that giving them limitations to their operations.

Maybe the gambling operators are governed by outside of Bangladesh though I am not sure. Because it is totally illegal and none will do such things publicly. As Bangladesh is also a poor country with vast population, so there has a doubt here to govern a casino by its people. Who knows? It can be too.

[ene1980]

Members of Rapid Action Battalion have busted a mini-casino and arrested 25 people in separate drives for gambling in two areas of Ashulia in Dhaka.

It looks like a regular news in countries that have a blanket ban on gambling, once in a while we hear these news popping up here and why cant the government make it legal and earn the tax rather than busting people as it will not help them in any way as they keep on doing these and you cannot stop illegal gambling just by busting one or two casino who is flying under the radar as they keep on popping up and replace that is gone.

[Dave1]

I think this is not new, many countries including Bangladesh has laws against illegal gambling. So if you take the risk and then caught specially if you are 18 years old (not sure what is the legal age in Bangladesh). But in any case, you could be tried and put to jail for violating the law. Most countries in Asia have lax law in gambling, it's even reported that many politician also protected these kind of illegal vices, so it's really hard to stop them.

[jrrsparkles]

What if those arrested people claims that they were simply playing cards which is not prohibited when there is no money involved?

I am sure that this will be solved when enough money settled to the authorities because corruption and bribe is everywhere so people with money can escape with no pain from such small crimes.