The Government of Bangladesh has announced a reward scheme for the recovery of looted weapons belonging to law enforcement agencies. The maximum reward under this scheme has been set at Tk 5 lakh.
The announcement was made on Monday (25 August) by Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, following a meeting of the Core Committee on Law and Order at the Secretariat.
The reward will vary according to the type of weapon recovered:
| Weapon Type | Reward Amount (Tk) |
| Short Gun / Pistol | 50,000 |
| China Rifle / Sub-Machine Gun (SMG) | 100,000 |
| Light Machine Gun (LMG) | 500,000 (maximum) |
| Ammunition (per round) | 500 |
Points from the Announcement
- The scheme applies universally, meaning anyone providing information will be eligible for the reward.
- The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential to ensure their safety.
- The government’s aim is to swiftly recover looted arms and ammunition to prevent their misuse and ensure public safety.
Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury emphasised that this step demonstrates the government’s strong commitment to restoring order and eliminating risks posed by the circulation of stolen arms.
