Armed forces' magistracy powers extended for second time by 60 more days
Highlights:
- First time Army granted power on 17 Sep '24.
- Then extended to Navy, Airforce
- First time 60-day extension given on 16 November
The magistracy powers of officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force have been extended for the second time for another 60 days with effect from 14 January.
The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard today (12 January).
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Earlier on 17 September 2024, army officers were first granted magistracy power to manage law and order. This authority was later extended to Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force officers from 30 September.
Then on 16 November, the government extended the power given to commissioned officers of the army for 60 more days.
According to today's 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, reports UNB.
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 notification.
This move ensures the extended involvement of armed forces officials in executive magistracy roles for maintaining law and order across the country.
