The magistracy power of officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force have been extended for another 60 days which will come into effect from Jan 14 aiming to maintain law and order across the country. The public administration ministry on Sunday (Jan 12) 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.
The powers, conferred under sections 64, 65, 83, 84, 86, 95(2), 100, 105, 107, 109, 110, 126, 127, 128, 130, 133, and 142 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, will remain effective for a period of 60 days from the date of the effect.
