Warning signs
- Spending more money or time on gambling than you planned.
- Chasing losses: betting again to win back what you lost.
- Borrowing money, selling things or using money meant for bills to gamble.
- Hiding gambling from family or friends, or lying about it.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you try to cut down.
- Gambling to escape problems or difficult feelings.
If several of these sound familiar, it is worth talking to someone now rather than later.
Practical steps
- Stop depositing. Remove saved cards and wallet details from gambling sites and apps, and delete the apps.
- Block access. Use the blocking and parental-control settings on your phone and browser, or a gambling-blocking app such as Gamban or BetBlocker.
- Self-exclude. Most operators let you close your account or exclude yourself for months or years. Ask support in writing and keep the reply.
- Tell someone you trust. Sharing the problem with family or a friend makes it easier to stick to a decision.
- Get support for debt. Do not borrow to repay gambling debts. Make a list of what you owe and seek advice.
Free, confidential help
- Gambling Therapy — free online support and live chat for people anywhere in the world, run by the Gordon Moody charity.
- Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings, including online meetings.
- GamCare — information, self-help tools and forums.
- Kaan Pete Roi — Bangladesh's emotional support and suicide prevention helpline, staffed by volunteers. Check its website for current numbers and hours.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact emergency services on 999.
The law in Bangladesh
Online gambling is illegal in Bangladesh under the Gambling Prevention Act 2026, and the authorities freeze MFS accounts linked to betting. Read our legal guide to understand the risks.
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