Bangladesh Army has recovered 179 firearms and 1,941 rounds of ammunition during joint operations across the country ahead of the national election, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The operations, carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, also saw the detention of 1,774 people.
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The drives have been going on since the election schedule was announced on December 11, 2025 and continued until February 1, the ISPR added.