The government has extended the powers of executive magistracy granted to Bangladesh Army for another three and a half months (110 days) for a seventh time ahead of the upcoming general election. The Army was deployed across the country before the fall of the Awami League government. Although the curfew was lifted after the fall of the government on Aug 5, 2024, army personnel Aere left in the field to shore up the deteriorating law and order situation. Under the prevailing law and order situation, the Bangladesh Army was granted the powers of executive magistrates on Sept 17 last year. Later, a separate notification was issued giving the same powers to commissioned officers in the Navy and Air Force.
