Dhaka, May 8 -- The interim government has extended the executive magistracy powers granted to military officers for a fourth time, adding another 60 days to their authority on the ground.

The extension, which will take effect from May 14, applies nationwide, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Thursday.

The powers were first granted on Sept 17, 2024, for a two-month term to army officers deployed in the field alongside law-enforcing agencies.

The army had been deployed across the country since the mass uprising that led to the ousting of the Awami League government.

After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime on Aug 5, curfews were lifted, but military personnel remained in the field to help ...