However, based on recent reports by Daily Manab Zamin, Bangladesh might impose a ban on PUBG Mobile and Free Fire due to concerns over gaming addiction among teenagers and young adults in the country.

According to the report, the Ministry of Education and Home Affairs has called for the suspension of the two games in Bangladesh.

Also read: Top 5 features of Free Fire OB28 Advance Server

“Banning PUBG Mobile and Free Fire will not change anything dramatically” - Bangladesh Minister of Post and Telecommunication

The Daily Manab Zamin report also stated that PUBG Mobile and Free Fire would be banned in a way that doesn’t cause adverse reactions. It added that steps will be taken to prevent players from using alternative methods to access the games, such as VPNs.

Mohiuddin Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Mobile Phone Users Association, said:

Meanwhile, Mustafa Jabba, Minister of Post and Telecommunication, told the Daily Star that his ministry has not received any directives regarding the ban:

He added:

News of the potential ban has been met with both positive and negative reactions. Here are a few social media reactions to the news:

Here’s how PAiN FYS, a popular esports caster, reacted to the news on his Instagram handle:

Also read: Free Fire live watching milestone rewards: How to get free legendary emote, Gloo wall skin, gun skins, and characters

0 votes