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 today (March 13), reports UNB.
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.
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 mentioned.
This order, issued in the public interest, will come into effect immediately, it added.
Bd-Pratidin English/ARK
