Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Bangladesh. 1991 ‘Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Short Title and Interpretation.’ Arms Act, 1878 (Act No. XI OF 1878); Section 1. Dhaka: Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. 1 January
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The Arms Act
Arrangement of Sections, Preliminary, Short Title and Interpretation….
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Arms, Ammunition and Military Stores.
WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to arms, ammunition and military stores; It is hereby enacted as follows:−
1. This Act may be called the Arms Act, 1878; and it extends to the whole of Bangladesh.
[Editor's Note: After reviewing available legislation and other source documents, GunPolicy.org found no evidence of a provision in law to regulate this aspect of firearm policy. As some authorities enforce restrictions only in practice, the mere absence of a published legal provision should be treated with caution]