Amid controversy over a magazine found in his bag at the airport, government advisor Asif Mahmud clarified that it was an unintentional mistake. He explained that he legally owns a licensed firearm due to past threats. He also shared a list of conditions required to obtain a firearm license in Bangladesh, including age, tax history, and physical and mental fitness. High-ranking officials such as ministers are exempt from some of these conditions under existing firearm licensing regulations.