PUBG Mobile Returns to Bangladesh After 4-Year Ban

PUBG Mobile has officially returned to Bangladesh after being banned in the country for nearly four years. The reversal follows years of strict enforcement where players even faced legal consequences – including arrests for organizing LAN tournaments.

From Unthinkable to Banned

Years ago, the idea of major mobile games getting banned seemed unlikely. However, recent cases like Marvel Snap have proven otherwise. In Bangladesh, both PUBG Mobile and Free Fire were previously removed from app stores amid concerns about their impact on young players' mental health.

This surprising policy reversal now allows Bangladeshi gamers to play PUBG Mobile legally again - not just as a win for gaming freedom but also due to how seriously authorities previously enforced the ban. In 2022, police disrupted a PUBG Mobile LAN tournament in Chuadanga district, sparking outrage among the gaming community and civil rights advocates.

A Complicated Victory

While PUBG Mobile's return seems positive, its impact may be relatively small today. Many players have already moved on during the four-year absence. Yet it serves as an important reminder of how paternalistic government policies can still affect mobile gaming - as seen with TikTok bans or PUBG Mobile's ongoing issues in India.

For most gamers worldwide, such restrictions remain uncommon. If you're celebrating this return to gaming freedom, why not explore our latest roundup of the five best new mobile games to play this week?