Bangladesh - Apply for Firearms License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Firearms License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Explosives link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant has to visit the office to complete the biometric purpose and for collecting the license.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Passport size photographs
• Address proof
• Citizenship card
• Police clearance certificate
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Explosives
Address: 12 std. Commissioner Building Campus,
Shed No.-02 Segunbagicha, Dhaka-1000
Phone: 02-9345258
Fax: 880-2-9351821
E-mail: [email protected]
Website link
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any 18 years and above the age of applicant who intends to Apply for a Firearms License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity for this license is five years.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Mailing address
• Contact number
• Email id
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A firearms license is a license or permit issued by a government authority of jurisdiction, that allows the licensee to buy, own, possess, or carry a firearm.

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Benefits:

• Personal responsibility
• Physical discipline
• Confidence
• Stress relief
• Taking pride in gun ownership

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

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