Campaign against online gambling held in Rangpur

Bashundhara Shuvosangho on Sunday organised a discussion meeting and distributed awareness leaflets at Amtoli Bazar in Pirgacha of Rangpur to highlight the dangers of online gambling and steer youths away from financial and social ruin.
During the campaign, activists distributed leaflets among local residents and youths, cautioning them against digital betting platforms accessible through smartphones and the internet.
Speakers described online gambling as a growing crisis for young people, saying promises of quick riches often lead to addiction, loss of savings, family disputes and debt, stressing the need for families, educational institutions and social organisations to protect youths from online gambling. 
They also called for engaging young people in sports, academic pursuits, creative activities and constructive social work. Among others present were Pirgacha upazila unit Vice-President Md Badhon Mia, General Secretary Md Mehedi Hasan Maruf, Organising Secretary Md Alif Mia.
Organisers pledged to continue such awareness campaigns across the upazila.