Bangladesh: Armed Forces’ magistracy power extended for 60 days

In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof. Mohammad Yunus has again extended the magistracy power given to commissioned officers of the armed forces by 60 days. The new extension will come into effect from January 14 aiming to maintain law and order across Bangladesh.

The public administration ministry on Sunday issued a notification in this regard.

According to the



notification, commissioned officers holding the rank of captain and above in the Bangladesh Armed Forces have been granted special executive magistrate powers for another 60 days across the country.

Besides, military officers serving on deputation in the Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also been vested with the same authority.