The Government of Bangladesh has announced financial rewards for the recovery of various police weapons and ammunition that were looted. According to an official statement from the Bangladesh Police, genuine informants who provide accurate leads will be rewarded.

In a notice published on the police’s official Facebook page, the government outlined a detailed reward structure:

Pistol or shotgun: Tk 50,000 each

Chinese rifle: Tk 100,000 each

Submachine gun (SMG): Tk 150,000 each

Light machine gun (LMG): Tk 500,000 each

Ammunition: Tk 500 per round

Authorities have also assured that the identities of those providing information will be kept strictly confidential.

Earlier, on August 25, the Home Affairs Adviser had made a similar announcement regarding the recovery of looted police weapons.