Armed Forces' magistracy power extended for 60 days

The magistracy power of commissioner officers from the Army has been extended for another 60 days.

The public administration ministry 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 for another 60 days from September 12 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 effect.