Dhaka, July 13 -- The government has extended the executive magistracy powers granted to officers of the Armed Forces by another 60 days -- the fifth such extension -- to help maintain law and order across the country.

The extension will take effect on Jul 14, the public administration ministry said in a notification issued on Sunday, bdnews24.com reports.

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 Armed Forces have been deployed with magistracy powers since September last year. They respond swiftly to any public unrest or attempts to break the law.

However, despite their presence under the interim government, several untoward incide...