PUBG Mobile officially unbanned in Bangladesh after nearly four years

The popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile was officially unbanned in Bangladesh on Thursday, allowing players to access the game through local mobile networks and Wi-Fi without any restrictions. Several esports personalities and media outlets have confirmed the announcement.

The game was banned in 2021 after a High Court ruling labelled it "destructive" in response to a writ petition. Since then, multiple efforts have been made to lift the ban on PUBG Mobile, developed by KRAFTON. These efforts were successful in early 2025, leading to the recent lifting of the ban.

The Bangladeshi gaming community has welcomed the news with positive reactions. Many players shared memories of the game's earlier popularity, while others see the unbanning as a chance to revive the country's esports scene.

Before the ban, PUBG Mobile had a large player base in Bangladesh and helped develop several professional esports teams. One of the top teams, A1 Esports, even represented the country at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) in 2020.

Although the game was officially banned, many players continued to access it using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). At times, the game could be played without a VPN, but matchmaking often required one. These workarounds sometimes led to legal issues, including the arrest of over a hundred players.

The removal of the ban is expected to boost the gaming and esports industry in Bangladesh. The official access to PUBG Mobile is seen as a major step forward for local players and teams aiming to compete internationally.