Magistracy power to armed forces extended for another 60 days

The interim government has extended the magistracy power given to commissioned army officers for another 60 days.

The public administration ministry issued a circular in this regard on Friday (November 15).

It said officers on deputation in Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will also be able to exercise the magistracy power and the 60-day countdown will begin from the circular issuance date.

Earlier, on 17 September, the government empowered only commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Army with executive magistrate authority for 60 days.