Army’s magistracy power extended by 60 more days

The executive magistracy powers granted to officers from Army, Navy and Air Force have been extended for 60 more days.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Sunday (January 12).

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.