Armed forces' magistracy powers extended by 60 days

The magistracy powers of the officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force have been extended for another 60 days with effect from March 15.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Thursday.

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 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.