Military officers in Bangladesh gain extended law enforcement powers for 60 days to restore order.

The Bangladeshi government has extended special executive magistrate powers to military officers, including those in the Coast Guard and Border Guard, for an additional 60 days starting January 14. This power, granted under the Code of Criminal Procedure, allows these officers to maintain law and order, including issuing arrest and search warrants. The extension aims to help restore stability following the previous government's fall.

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