KHULNA, Nov 16, 2025 (BSS) – The renewal process for firearm licenses issued by the Khulna District Magistracy, as well as licenses from other districts held by Khulna residents, will begin on 1 December 2025.

As per the Firearms License Issuance, Renewal and Usage Policy-2025, all individual and institutional firearm license holders, including banks, financial institutions, dealers, repair service providers, and safe-keeping entities, must deposit the prescribed government fees (including VAT) to the treasury through chalan, according to a public notice issued by Khulna Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Md. Toufiqur Rahman.

License holders must also submit an updated mobile number, email address, copy of their national identity card (NID), and the original license along with the renewal application. Submission of ammunition usage records and copies of General Diary (GD) entries filed with the respective police station regarding unused or spent ammunition from the previous year is mandatory.

The notice states that renewal will not be granted without an accurate GD copy and ammunition statement.

According to the announced schedule, firearm license holders under Paikgacha upazila will complete renewal on 1 December, while Koyra upazila license holders may do so on 2 December 2025, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at the office of the Paikgacha Upazila Nirbahi Officer.

License holders under Sonadanga, Harintana, and Labanchara Metropolitan Police Stations may renew on 1 and 2 December, while Khulna Sadar and Khalishpur license holders may renew on 3 and 4 December.

Renewal for Aronghata and Khan Jahan Ali Metropolitan Police Station license holders will be held on 7 and 8 December; Rupsha Upazila on 9 December; Terokhada on 10 December; Dighalia on 11 December; Phultala on 14 December; Dumuria on 15 December; Batiaghata on 18 December; and Dakope on 21 December. Renewal for banks, financial institutions, dealers, and repair service providers will be conducted on 22 December.

Additionally, license holders who miss their assigned dates, and firearm owners residing in Khulna with licenses issued by other district administrations, may complete renewal on 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30 December 2025, between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm at the office of the Deputy Commissioner.