The government has announced cash rewards ranging from Tk 500 to Tk 5 lakh for recovering different types of looted weapons from police stations during the recent student-people uprising. Anyone providing information will remain anonymous, and officials say the priority is to recover as many weapons as possible before the upcoming elections.
Reward Announcement by Home Affairs Adviser
Lieutenant General (retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser on Home Affairs, announced a reward scheme for recovering the looted weapons.
He made the announcement on Monday (August 25, 2025) after a meeting of the Law-and-Order Core Committee at the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Cash Reward Details
The rewards have been set according to the type of looted weapons recovered:
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Pistol: Tk 50,000
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Shotgun: Tk 50,000
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Chinese Rifle: Tk 100,000
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SMG (Submachine Gun): Tk 150,000
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LMG (Light Machine Gun): Tk 500,000
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Bullets: Tk 500 per piece
Anyone providing information about the stolen arms will have their name and identity kept strictly confidential.
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Government’s Priority Before Elections
The adviser emphasized that the government is trying to recover as many weapons as possible before the national elections.
He said:
“At present, many recruitments are taking place. If there is any corruption in recruitment business, I urge you to report it.”
Statement on Recruitment and Corruption
Jahangir Alam Chowdhury also spoke about corruption in recruitment and other illegal practices.
He added:
“আপনারা বলতেন আমাদের বদলি বানিজ্য, ভর্তি বানিজ্য নিয়ে। ভর্তি বানিজ্যের ক্ষেত্রে যদি কোনো দুর্নীতি হয় এবং সেই তথ্য কেউ দিতে পারেন, তাহলে তাকে পুরস্কার দেওয়া হবে।”
Translation: “You used to talk about our transfer business and admission business. If there is corruption in admission and someone provides that information, they will be rewarded.”
He clarified that unlike weapons recovery, there is no fixed cash reward for this, but the government has taken measures to stop recruitment-related corruption.
Warning Against Misreporting
The adviser urged people to report corruption and misconduct but warned against false accusations.
He said:
“আমরা যদি কেউ দুর্নীতি করি, সেটাও আপনারা লিখে দেন। কিন্তু কেউ রং রিপোর্টিং করবেন না।”
Translation: “If we commit corruption, you should report it too. But please don’t make false reports.”
Situation of Law and Order
Regarding mob violence, Jahangir Alam Chowdhury mentioned that incidents have reduced but not completely stopped.
“মব কমে আসছে, তবে নির্মূল হয়নি। আমরা চেষ্টা করছি এগুলো নিয়ন্ত্রণের।”
Translation: “Mob incidents are decreasing but not eliminated. We are trying to keep these under control.”
He also highlighted that the success of the election depends mainly on political parties and the people.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
