Police remind public of reward for weapons stolen during July Uprising as polls approachAs the national elections draw near, the Police Headquarters has renewed its call for information on weapons and ammunition looted during the July Uprising, reminding the public of the government’s earlier reward announcement. Information leading to the recovery of a pistol or shotgun will carry a Tk 50,000 reward, while each recovered bullet will fetch Tk 500. Police stations and structures were set ablaze, vehicles torched, and large quantities of arms and ammunition looted. Three days later, the Police Headquarters urged those in possession of the stolen weapons to surrender them, setting a Sept 3 deadline and warning of legal action for non-compliance. At the time, police reported recovering 1,890 looted weapons, 92,000 rounds of ammunition, 2,880 tear gas shells, and 296 sound grenades.

Source: bd News24 November 05, 2025 10:58 UTC