About 98ab — Built for Bangladesh's Betting Community
98ab was created with one purpose: to give Bangladeshi players a world-class online betting and casino experience that feels genuinely local — from bKash deposits and BPL cricket markets to Bangla-friendly customer support and BDT-denominated accounts.
Our Story
How 98ab was founded, what drove us to build a platform specifically for Bangladeshi players, and where we stand today.
98ab was founded by a team of online gaming professionals and Bangladesh market specialists who recognised a persistent gap: Bangladeshi players were being served by platforms designed for entirely different markets — platforms where depositing in Bangladeshi Taka was cumbersome, where bKash and Nagad were afterthoughts, and where cricket betting was buried beneath sports more relevant to European or Australian audiences. The result was a frustrating experience for millions of passionate cricket fans and casino enthusiasts across Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi, and every other corner of Bangladesh.
The founding team set out to change that. 98ab was built from the ground up with Bangladesh as the primary market — not a secondary consideration. This meant integrating bKash, Nagad, Rocket, and Upay as first-class payment methods from day one, pricing all accounts and balances in Bangladeshi Taka, making BPL and IPL cricket the centrepiece of the sportsbook, and designing an interface that loads reliably on mid-range Android devices over 4G connections.
Today, 98ab serves hundreds of thousands of registered players across Bangladesh and continues to expand its game catalogue, payment options, and live betting markets. The platform has paid out over ৳2 billion in winnings to Bangladeshi players — returned directly to bKash wallets, Nagad accounts, and local bank transfers. Every feature added to 98ab is evaluated through a single lens: does this make the experience better for a player sitting in Dhaka at 8 PM, watching a BPL match and managing their account on a smartphone?
Mission & Values
The principles that guide every decision we make at 98ab — from product development to customer support to responsible gaming policy.
Player-First Design
Every feature at 98ab is designed with the end player in mind. We regularly collect feedback from our Bangladesh player community and prioritise improvements that address real friction points — slow page loads, confusing cashier flows, hard-to-find cricket markets — over cosmetic additions that look good in product demos.
Integrity & Fairness
98ab operates all casino games using certified Random Number Generator (RNG) technology from internationally recognised providers including Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, and Microgaming. Live casino tables are streamed in real-time from licensed studios. Odds on cricket and sports betting markets are set transparently, with no hidden manipulation of results.
Security by Default
Player account security is non-negotiable at 98ab. SSL/TLS encryption protects every session. Two-factor authentication is available to all account holders. Our fraud detection systems monitor for unusual account activity 24 hours a day. We will never ask for your password via SMS, email, or any messaging app.
Responsible Gaming
We believe gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a financial solution or a source of stress. 98ab provides deposit limits, session time limits, self-exclusion tools, and reality-check notifications to help players stay in control. Our support team is trained to assist players who feel gambling may be becoming a problem.
Always-On Support
Our customer support team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including during Eid, Pohela Boishakh, Victory Day, and major cricket finals. Whether you have a deposit question at 3 AM or need help with an account verification issue on a BPL match day, our support staff are ready to assist.
Continuous Improvement
98ab is not a finished product — it is a platform under constant development. We release platform updates regularly, adding new game titles, refining the mobile experience, expanding payment options, and improving the speed and reliability of the live betting engine. Player feedback drives our product roadmap directly.
What We Offer
A complete overview of the betting and gaming products available to 98ab players across Bangladesh.
Cricket Betting
98ab's sportsbook covers BPL, IPL, T20 World Cup, ICC Test Championship, and Bangladesh Tigers fixtures in full. Pre-match markets include match winner, top batsman, total runs, and player performance props. Live in-play betting lets you react to what is happening on the pitch in real time — odds update ball by ball during key BPL and IPL matches.
Live Casino
The 98ab live casino streams real-time table games from studios operated by Evolution Gaming and Ezugi. Available titles include baccarat, lightning roulette, blackjack, andar bahar, teen patti, and a growing library of game shows. All tables are streamed at high definition and hosted by professional dealers, with chat functionality for an interactive experience.
Slots & RNG Games
Over 1,000 slot titles from Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Microgaming, Spribe, and other top studios populate the 98ab casino lobby. Games range from classic three-reel fruit machines to modern video slots with multiple bonus rounds, cascading reels, and progressive jackpot pools. New titles are added monthly — often within days of their global release dates.
Crash & Fast Games
Fast-paced crash games, including 98ab's featured Crash Goal and Jackpot Fishing titles, deliver instant-outcome excitement that suits mobile play sessions. The multiplier grows in real time and players must cash out before the crash — a simple mechanic with high replayability that has become a favourite among younger players in Dhaka and Chittagong.
BDT Cashier
All accounts at 98ab are denominated in Bangladeshi Taka. Deposits via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, and Upay credit within minutes. Dutch-Bangla Bank, City Bank, BRAC Bank, Islami Bank, and Sonali Bank transfers are also supported for higher-volume transactions. Withdrawals are processed back to the same payment method used for deposit, maintaining a clean audit trail.
Promotions & Bonuses
98ab runs a consistent promotional calendar aligned with the Bangladesh sporting and cultural calendar. Welcome bonuses for new players, reload bonuses during BPL season, free spins for new slot releases, and cashback offers during major ICC tournaments are all part of the standard promotions roster. All bonus terms are published in English and are available in the promotions section post-login.
Our Bangladesh Focus
98ab is built for Bangladesh first — here is what that means in practice for players across the country.
When we say 98ab is designed for Bangladesh, we mean it in the most concrete terms possible. The platform's payment infrastructure prioritises mobile money services that are woven into the daily financial lives of people across the country. bKash has over 65 million registered users in Bangladesh — it is not a niche payment option here, it is the primary way millions of people send and receive money. 98ab treats it accordingly, with dedicated bKash deposit and withdrawal flows that require no international card or bank account.
Our cricket coverage reflects the passions of Bangladeshi fans. The BPL gets the same depth of betting markets that European football receives on many global platforms — full match odds, innings totals, individual player markets, and live ball-by-ball in-play betting during televised fixtures. When the Bangladesh Tigers play a Test series or T20 international, 98ab ensures those matches are front and centre in the sportsbook, not buried under leagues that Bangladeshi players have no connection to.
The platform is also engineered for the hardware and network realities of Bangladesh. Rather than building a feature-heavy desktop-first product that struggles on mid-range Android phones over 4G, 98ab's mobile web experience is optimised for devices that are actually in the hands of players in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal, Rangpur, and Mymensingh. Pages load fast, game sessions stay stable on typical Grameenphone and Robi 4G connections, and the interface scales cleanly from small 5-inch screens to full desktop monitors.
Players We Serve Across Bangladesh
- Dhaka Division
- Chittagong Division
- Sylhet Division
- Khulna Division
- Rajshahi Division
- Barisal Division
- Rangpur Division
- Mymensingh Division
Local Payment Methods
Security & Fair Play
How 98ab protects your account, your funds, and the integrity of every game you play.
SSL Encryption
Every page, every login, every transaction on 98ab is protected by SSL/TLS encryption. Your data is never transmitted in plain text.
Certified RNG
All casino and slot game outcomes use certified Random Number Generator technology from internationally audited providers — results are provably random and never manipulated.
Two-Factor Auth
Enable 2FA on your account to add an SMS OTP verification step at every login. Strongly recommended for all accounts with bKash or Nagad linked for payouts.
Fraud Monitoring
Our automated fraud detection systems run 24/7, flagging unusual login patterns, suspicious transaction activity, and duplicate account attempts in real time.
Our Fair Play Commitment
- All slot and casino game RNGs are independently tested by certified third-party auditors before deployment on the 98ab platform.
- Return-to-Player (RTP) percentages for all slot games are publicly available in the game information panel within the casino lobby.
- Live casino table games are sourced from licensed studio providers including Evolution Gaming and Ezugi — both subject to their own regulatory oversight and fair-play certification.
- Sports betting odds are generated using objective market data. 98ab does not alter odds after a bet has been accepted, except in cases of clear data error which are communicated transparently to affected players.
- Bonus terms and wagering requirements are published in plain English and applied consistently — no hidden conditions, no last-minute rule changes after bonuses are claimed.
Our Journey
Key milestones in the development of 98ab from a concept to Bangladesh's most player-focused online betting platform.
98ab Goes Live
98ab launches its first version targeting Bangladeshi players, featuring cricket betting on BPL and IPL markets, a curated casino lobby, and bKash as the primary deposit method. Early player response confirms the core thesis: Bangladesh needed a platform designed specifically for it.
Nagad, Rocket & Upay Added
Following strong bKash adoption, 98ab expands its payment infrastructure to include Nagad, Rocket, and Upay, covering the majority of mobile money platforms available in Bangladesh. Local bank transfers via Dutch-Bangla Bank and City Bank follow shortly after.
Evolution Gaming & Ezugi Integration
98ab integrates live casino streams from Evolution Gaming and Ezugi, bringing real-time baccarat, roulette, and blackjack to Bangladeshi players for the first time on the platform. Andar bahar and teen patti tables are added to serve preferences common across South Asian player communities.
Crash Goal & Jackpot Fishing
98ab launches its crash and fast-game category, headlined by Crash Goal and Jackpot Fishing. These titles quickly become among the most played games on the platform, particularly among younger players in Dhaka and Chittagong who favour their fast-paced, mobile-native gameplay format.
PWA and Android Performance Upgrade
A major platform engineering effort delivers a significant improvement in mobile loading speeds, Progressive Web App (PWA) home-screen install functionality, and overall performance on mid-range Android devices — the primary hardware used by the majority of 98ab's player base across Bangladesh.
500,000 Registered Players
98ab reaches the milestone of 500,000 registered player accounts, confirming its position as one of Bangladesh's most widely adopted online gaming platforms. Total lifetime payouts to Bangladeshi players cross ৳2 billion, returned primarily via bKash and Nagad withdrawals.
Responsible Gaming Commitment
98ab takes its duty of care to players seriously. Here is how we support responsible, enjoyable gambling for every player in Bangladesh.
Responsible gaming is not a checkbox for 98ab — it is a foundational part of how we operate. We believe that the long-term health of our platform depends on our players having genuinely positive, sustainable relationships with gambling. A player who bets within their means, plays for entertainment, and stops when they need to is the player we want on our platform. We have zero interest in extracting money from people who are struggling.
To support this, 98ab provides a suite of self-management tools accessible from every account's settings page. Players can set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits that the platform enforces automatically. Session time reminders alert players who have been logged in for extended periods. Self-exclusion options allow players to temporarily or permanently close their own accounts — a request that is actioned within 24 hours and cannot be reversed during the exclusion period.
If you feel that gambling is causing stress, affecting your finances, or impacting your relationships, please reach out to our support team at [email protected]. Our support staff are trained to handle these conversations with discretion and without judgment, and can assist you in activating account restrictions or self-exclusion without requiring any lengthy process.
Our Responsible Gaming Tools
- Daily, weekly & monthly deposit limits
- Session time reminders and alerts
- Temporary cooling-off periods
- Permanent self-exclusion on request
- Reality-check notifications during sessions
- 24/7 support for gambling concerns
- Account activity history and spend tracking
- Mandatory KYC age verification
For more information, visit our dedicated Responsible Gaming page.
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