Armed forces' magistracy powers extended for 60 more days

The government has extended the magistracy powers of commissioned officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force for another 60 days, effective from May 14.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding this on Thursday (May 8).

According to the notification, commissioned officers in the Bangladesh Armed Forces, holding the rank of captain and above, have been granted special executive magistrate powers throughout the country.

Military officers serving on deputation in the Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also been granted the same authority.

The interim government first granted magistracy powers to commissioned army officers on September 17 last year for 60 days to enhance law and order. These powers were then extended on January 12 and March 13 of this year.