Firearm licences issued to civilians in 15yrs suspended
The government has suspended the license of firearms issued to civilians.
A government notification, signed by Md. Zahirul Haque, Senior Assistant Secretary, Public Security Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, said that the firearms licenses issued to civilians between January 6, 2009 and August 5, 2024 have been suspended.
License holders have been instructed to submit their firearms and ammunition to the relevant police station by September 3.
The notification also stated that the District Magistrate will take necessary actions in accordance with the Arms Act, 1878 (Act XI of 1878) and the Firearms License Issuance, Renewal, and Use Policy-2016 issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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