An AK-47 rifle magazine was discovered in the bag of Asif Mahmud, an advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. This incident occurred at Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport, where Asif was preparing to board a flight to Istanbul for a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC). Asif is a notable figure among young leaders who played a role in the recent uprising against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Reports indicate that during his identity and security check, airport security personnel detected suspicious items in Asif’s handbag. Upon inspection, they found the AK-47 magazine. Despite this alarming discovery, Bangladeshi security officials allowed Asif to proceed with his flight to Turkey without further questioning. It has been suggested that Asif’s bag was not subjected to the standard security protocols when entering the airport.
Sources from the security agency revealed that Asif struggled to provide a satisfactory explanation for the presence of the magazine in his bag. He reportedly claimed to have forgotten to remove it while packing and expressed regret over the incident. Security officials accepted his explanation, leading to his uninterrupted departure.
The lack of official commentary from Yunus and Ahmad Jahangir Chowdhury, advisor to the Home Ministry, has raised eyebrows in Dhaka. The government has not addressed this significant security breach involving a high-ranking official. Speculation abounds in political circles regarding the implications of a government advisor carrying a weapon like an AK-47 in such a sensitive context.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/news/world/advisor-yunus-caught-with-ak-47-rifle-magazine-dhaka-airport-on-way-to-istanbul-security-let-him-go-due-to-handbag-was-asif-mahmud-bangladesh-morocco-oic-sheikh-hasina-turkey-7914878/
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Publish Date: 2025-06-30 01:23:00
