Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Dhaka has asked all licensed arms holders for submission of their firearms and ammunition to the nearest police station by January 31. According to the order, all licensed weapons must be deposited with the nearest police station or legal dealer by 2pm on January 31, 2026 and the deposited weapons must be deposited with the concerned police station till 5pm on February 15, 2026. The order also prohibited carrying and displaying any firearms by the license holders until February 15, 2026. It warned of taking action against those for violating the order as per the provisions of the relevant section of the Crimes Act, 1878. The order will also not be applicable for the candidates of the parliamentary elections and their permitted arms retainers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 24, 2026 12:25 UTC