TDS Desk:

The magistracy powers granted to commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Army will greatly benefit the public, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.

He made this statement on Wednesday following the closing parade of the 40th BCS (Ansar) Cadre Officers and the 25th Batch (Male) Recruit Sepoy Basic Training at the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Academy in Gazipur’s Safipur.

“The army has long been serving in the field, working closely with the people,” said the adviser. “Granting them magistracy powers will help in maintaining law and order and enhance their public service capabilities, especially given the current shortage of law enforcement personnel.”

The adviser highlighted the critical role the army plays in supporting civilian authorities, stressing that the decision comes as law enforcement agencies face significant manpower shortages. “The army is stepping in to address that gap,” he added, reinforcing the importance of their expanded role.

When asked about the army’s relationship with the public, the home affairs adviser said that the Bangladesh Army is a disciplined and people-friendly force, and that there should be no hesitation for the general public to seek assistance from them.