September 18, 2024 9:48 AM

Bangladesh: Army gets executive magistracy power

In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus has given the power of executive magistrate to the commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Army in order to improve law and order. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday, the eligible army officers will be able to act as executive magistrates under the supervision of district magistrates nationwide for the next 60 days,  The army magistrates will oversee activities relate...