Bangladesh's interim govt gives Army magistracy powers
3 months ago

Bangladesh's interim govt gives Army magistracy powers

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government has granted magisterial powers to the Army for two months to improve law and order in the country and prevent "subversive acts".The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on the government's decision on Tuesday, saying it will be applicable with immediate effect. Given the situation, Army personnel have been given magistracy power," Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said. Former secretary Abu Alam Mohammad Shahid Khan said considering the current law and order situation, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government's decision is timely and necessary. It would not be wise to mix army personnel with the general public," The Daily Star newspaper quoted Panna as saying.

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Bangladesh's interim govt gives Army magistracy powers
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