The interim government has amended the criminal procedure code, mandating that families, friends, or legal representatives of any arrested individual must be informed within 12 hours of arrest. The amendment was approved at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday. Legal Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul emphasized that no delays beyond 12 hours will be permitted. Previously, the law required presenting the accused before a court within 24 hours and mandated immediate notification to families, based on High Court directives.
কাউকে গ্রেফতার করলে ১২ ঘণ্টার মধ্যে তার পরিবারকে বিষয়টি জানাতে হবে- ফৌজদারি কার্যবিধিতে এমন সংশোধনী এনেছে অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকার।
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