A passenger at the Dhaka airport has been detained with a firearm and ammunition, say customs.
Hasan Ali, arrived on Saturday (Nov 9) on a Turkish Airlines flight, was found in possession of a pistol and 100 rounds of bullets for it, said customs Assistant Commissioner Sazzad Hossain.
According to him, the passenger was searched based on a tip-off.
An Italian-made 'Bruni' pistol and bullets were found in the luggage of Ali, who has been handed over to the local police, said customs official Hossain.