Armed Forces’ Magistracy Powers Extended by Two Months

On Sunday (July 13), a government order signed by Jeti Pru, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Appointment-2 Branch of the Ministry of Public Administration, announced the extension of magistracy powers for the armed forces.

According to the order, powers of Special Executive Magistrate have been delegated under Sections 12(1) and 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, to commissioned officers of the rank of Captain and above in the Armed Forces, including equivalent officers deployed on deputation in the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Coast Guard.

These officers will be authorized across the country to take action 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, in controlling offenses.

This order, issued in the public interest under the authority of the President, takes effect immediately.

Previously, on September 17, the armed forces were granted magistracy powers for 60 days. Since then, the tenure has been extended several times.