Armed forces' magistracy powers again extended by 60 days
Military officers serving on deputation in the Bangladesh Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also been vested with the same authority.
The interim government has once again extended the magistracy power of commissioned officers in the Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, and Bangladesh Air Force by another 60 days with effect from 14 July (Monday).
The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification to this effect today (13 July).
According to the notification, commissioned officers holding the rank of captain and above in the armed forces have been granted special executive magistrate powers across the country for 60 more days.
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Military officers serving on deputation in the Bangladesh Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also been vested with the same authority.
The powers conferred under Sections 12(1) and 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC) 1898 will remain effective nationwide for a period of 60 days from the date of the notification.
These powers have been conferred under Sections 64, 65, 83, 84, 86, 95(2), 100, 105, 107, 109, 110, 126, 127, 128, 130, 133, and 142 of the CRPC.
These sections cover a range of issues, including arrest, warrants, public nuisance, and unlawful assemblies.
After the interim government came to power in August last year following the ouster of the Awami League-led government, armed forces members were granted magistracy powers on 17 September for 60 days to improve law and order situation.
It was subsequently extended by 60 days each time on 12 January, 13 March, and 13 May this year.
