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The Eye Surgery (Restriction) Ordinance, 1960
Published: 31st December, 1960

An Ordinance to prevent surgery on the eye by persons other than registered medical practitioners.1♣ WHEREAS it is expedient to prevent surgery on the eye by persons other than registered medical practitioners; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the seventh day of October 1958, and in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 2 of the State Arrangements Order, 1959, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Minister exercising the functions of President under the said Article makes and promulgates the following Ordinance:-

name: Short title, extent and commencement
details: 1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the Eye Surgery (Restriction) Ordinance, 1960. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.
name: Definitions
details: 2. In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context- (1)	“complete blindness” means absence of sight through total loss of perception of light in both eyes; (2)	“eye surgery” means any surgical operation performed on or in relation to the eye by means of any instrument of whatever kind; (3)	“partial blindness” means  total loss of perception of light in one eye or sub-total loss of perception of light in both eyes resulting in restriction of visual field and acuity; and  (4)	“registered medical practitioner” means a person who is, for the time being, registered under any law relating to the  registration of medical practitioners in Bangladesh.
name: Punishment for performing eye surgery in certain cases
details: 3. (1) Any person, not being a registered medical practitioner, who performs eye surgery upon another, whether with or without the latter's consent, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, and with fine which may extend to one thousand taka. (2) The term of imprisonment under sub-section (1) may extend- (a)	to three years, if the offence results in partial blindness, and (b)	to seven years , if the offence results in complete blindness.
name: Punishment for unlawful practice or holding out
details: 4. Any person not being a registered medical practitioner who practises, or holds himself out, whether directly or by implication, as practising, or as being prepared to practise, eye surgery shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, and with fine which may extend to five hundred taka.
name: Offences to be cognizable
details: 5. An offence punishable under sub-section (1) of section 3 or under section 4 shall be a cognizable offence for the purposes of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained therein.
name: Trial of offences
details: 6. No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Ordinance.

1 Throughout this Ordinance, the words “Bangladesh” and “taka” were substituted for the words “Pakistan” and “rupees” respectively by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
The Naval Academy (Award of Degrees) Ordinance, 1965
Published: 21st July, 1965

An Ordinance to authorise the Bangladesh Naval Academy to confer degrees.1♣ WHEREAS it is expedient to authorise the Bangladesh Naval Academy to confer degrees; AND WHEREAS the National Assembly is not in session and the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render immediate legislation necessary; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 29 of the Constitution and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-

name: Short title and commencement
details: 1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the  2* * * Naval Academy (Award of Degrees) Ordinance, 1965. (2) It shall come into force at once.
name: Definitions
details: 2. In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) 	“Cadet-entry Officer” means a person appointed as a cadet in any branch of the Bangladesh Navy, and includes any such person promoted to the rank of midshipman or acting sub-lieutenant, while still undergoing the prescribed course; (b) 	“prescribed course” means a course of training prescribed by regulations made under this Ordinance.
name: Conferment of degrees on Cadet-entry Officers
details: 3. The Bangladesh Naval Academy shall have the power to confer the degree of the Bachelor of Science, abbreviation whereof shall be B.Sc. (N.A.), on any Cadet-entry Officer on his successful completion of the prescribed course in the Bangladesh Naval Academy appropriate to his branch, and such power shall include the power to confer that degree on any Cadet-entry Officer who at any time before the commencement of this Ordinance was commissioned on completion of a similar prescribed course.
name: Power to make Regulations
details: 4. The Bangladesh Naval Academy may, with the previous approval in writing of the  3Government, make regulations for carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance.

1 Throughout this Ordinance, the word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
2 The word “Pakistan” was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No.  48 of 1972)
3 The word “Government” was substituted for the words “Central Government” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
The Ex-Government Servants (Employment with Foreign Governments) (Prohibition) Act, 1966
Published: 7th July, 1966

An Act to prohibit ex-Government servants from seeking or taking up employment with a foreign Government or foreign agency.1♣ WHEREAS in the interest of the security of Bangladesh, it is expedient to prohibit ex-Government servants from seeking or taking up employment with a foreign Government or foreign agency; AND WHEREAS the national interest in relation to the security of Bangladesh requires Central legislation in the matter under clause (2) of Article 131 of the Constitution; It is hereby enacted as follows:-

name: Short title, extent and commencement
details: 1. (1) This Act may be called the Ex-Government Servants (Employment with Foreign Governments) (Prohibition) Act, 1966. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.
name: Definitions
details: 2. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) 	“ex-Government servant” means any person who was, at any time, appointed or employed as an officer or 2employee of the Government and has ceased to be so appointed or employed;  (b)	“foreign agency” means any office or establishment of the diplomatic or consular representative of a foreign Government by whatever name called, and includes any information, public relations, trade or commercial agency, service centre or foundation established or maintained by any such Government or by any person who is a national of a foreign country; and (c)	“foreign Government” means the Government of a foreign country.
name: Prohibition of employment, etc.
details: 3. (1) No ex-Government servant shall, except with the previous permission in writing of the  3Government, seek or take up employment as an officer or servant of a foreign Government or a foreign agency. (2) Omitted by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
name: Penalty
details: 4. Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 3 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand  4Taka, or with both.

1 Throughout this Act, the word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
2 The words “employee of the Government” were substituted for the words “servant of the Central Government or a Provincial Government” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
3 The word “Government” was substituted for the words “Central Government” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
4 The word “Taka” was substituted for the word “rupees” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
The Carriage by Air (Supplementary Convention) Act, 1968
Published: 29th May, 1968

An Act to give effect in Bangladesh to the Convention, Supplementary to the Warsaw Convention, for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air Performed by a Person other than the Contracting Carrier.1♣ WHEREAS it is expedient to give effect in Bangladesh to the Convention, Supplementary to the Warsaw Convention, for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air Performed by a Person other than the Contracting Carrier, and to provide for matters connected therewith; It is hereby enacted as follows:-

name: Short title, extent and commencement
details: 1. (1) This Act may be called the Carriage by Air (Supplementary Convention) Act, 1968. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 19th day of September, 1965.
name: Application of Supplementary Convention
details: 2. (1) The rules contained in the Schedule, being the provisions of the Convention, Supplementary to the Warsaw Convention, for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air Performed by a Person other than the Contracting Carrier, hereinafter referred to as the Convention, shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have the force of law in Bangladesh in relation to any carriage by air to which those rules apply, irrespective of the nationality of the aircraft performing the carriage. (2) The rules contained in the Schedule shall be supplementary to, and form part of the rules contained in the First Schedule to the Carriage By Air Act, 1934 (XX of 1934), or, as the case may be, in the First Schedule to the Carriage by Air (International Convention) Act, 1966 (IX of 1966), and shall have effect accordingly. (3) The  2Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, certify who are the Contracting States for the purposes of the Convention and in respect of what territories they are Contracting States; and any such notification shall be conclusive evidence of the matters specified therein.

1 Throughout this Act, the word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
2 The word “Government” was substituted for the words “Central Government” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
The Control of Essential Commodities (Extension to the Chittagong Hill-Tracts) Ordinance, 1970 (East Pakistan Ordinance)
Published: 5th January, 1970

An Ordinance to extend the provisions of the  1* * * Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956, to the district of Chittagong Hill-tracts. WHEREAS it is expedient to extend the provisions of the * * * Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956, to the district of Chittagong Hill-tracts; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the 25th day of March, 1969, read with the Provisional Constitution Order, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance, namely:-

name: Short title and commencement
details: 1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the  2* * * Control of Essential Commodities (Extension to the Chittagong Hill-Tracts) Ordinance, 1970. (2) It shall come into force at once.
name: Application of E.P. Act I of 1956 to the Chittagong Hill-tracts
details: 2. The  3* * * Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956, shall apply to the district of Chittagong Hill-tracts.

1 The words “East Pakistan” were omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972)
2 The words “East Pakistan” were omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972)
3 The words “East Pakistan” were omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972)
The Bangladesh (Collection of Taxes) Order, 1971 (Acting President's Order)
Published: 26th December, 1971

WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for the collection of taxes in Bangladesh; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Acting President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Collection of Taxes) Order, 1971. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 16th day of December, 1971.
details: 2. All taxes except land revenue, payable or leviable under any law made before the commencement of this Order either by the Government of Pakistan or by the Government of East Pakistan shall be continued to be levied and collected at the rates specified therein by the person or authority empowered to levy and collect the same or by such other person or authority as the Government of Bangladesh may appoint in this behalf.
details: 3. To avoid any doubt, it is declared that land revenue shall be reviewed by the Government of Bangladesh and shall not be collected until such time as the Government of Bangladesh may, by notification in the official Gazette, direct otherwise.
details: 4. In this Order,- (a) 'law' includes rule, regulation, bye-law, order, instrument and notification; (b) 'tax' includes duty, cess, rate, penalty, fee and levy.
details: 5. For the purposes of this Order, references in any law to “Central Government”, “Provincial Government”, “Pakistan” and “East Pakistan”, shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as references to “Government of Bangladesh” and “Bangladesh” respectively.
The Bangladesh (Administration of Banks) Order, 1971 (Acting President's Order)
Published: 29th December, 1971

WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for the administration of Banks with head offices in Pakistan, formerly known as West Pakistan. NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Acting President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Administration of Banks) Order, 1971. (2) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. (1) Where any Bank having offices and branches in Bangladesh has its head office in Pakistan, formerly known as West Pakistan, the Government of Bangladesh may, notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force or in any instrument or document relating to the incorporation or registration of the Bank, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint an Administrator for the management and control of the affairs of the Bank in Bangladesh. (2) Where an Administrator is appointed for any Bank under clause (1), the Board of Directors of the Bank shall cease to function in respect of the Bank in Bangladesh and all the powers and duties of the Board of Directors or, as the case may be, Local Board of the Bank of Bangladesh shall vest in the Administrator. (3) The Administrator shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as the Government of Bangladesh may specify. (4) In addition to the powers and duties of the Board of Directors, an Administrator shall also have the powers and duties of the Chief Executive of the Bank in Bangladesh and shall be wholly responsible for the management of its affairs in Bangladesh.
details: 3. An Administrator shall exercise his powers and discharge his duties under the direct supervision and control of the Government of Bangladesh and shall submit to the Government of Bangladesh such statements and furnish such information as the Government of Bangladesh may direct or require from time to time.
details: 4. This Order shall also apply to a Bank in Bangladesh which is a subsidiary to a Bank mentioned in clause (1) of article 2.
details: 5. No action taken under this Order shall be called in question by or before any Court.
The Bangladesh (Administration of Financial Institutions) Order, 1972 (A.P.O.)
Published: 7th January, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for the management and administration of certain financial institutions in Bangladesh; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Acting President is pleased to make the following Order:

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Administration of Financial Institutions) Order, 1972. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. In this Order, “financial institutions” means- (a)	the House Building Finance Corporation established under the House Building Finance Corporation Act, 1952 (Act No. XVIII of 1952); 1* * * (c)	the Investment Corporation of Pakistan established under the Investment Corporation of Pakistan Ordinance, 1966 (Ordinance No. IV of 1966); (d)	the Equity Participation Fund established under the Equity Participation Fund Ordinance, 1970 (Ordinance No. I of 1970).
details: 3. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any of laws mentioned in Article 2, or in any other law for the time being in force, the Government of Bangladesh may, if it deems fit in the national interest, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint an Administrator for the management and administration of the affairs of a financial institution in Bangladesh. (2) Where an Administrator is appointed for a financial institution under clause (1), the Board of Directors, the Managing Director and the Executive Committee, if any, of the institution shall cease to function in respect of the affairs of the institution in Bangladesh and all the powers and duties of such Board of Directors, Managing Director and Executive Committee shall vest in the Administrator. (3) The Administrator shall be the Chief Executive of the financial institution for which he is appointed and shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as the Government of Bangladesh may determine.
details: 4. Subject to the direction and control of the Government of Bangladesh the Administrator shall exercise his powers and perform his duties, as far as practicable, in accordance with the provisions of the law under which the financial institution concerned is established and the rules and regulations made thereunder.
details: 5. The Administrator shall submit such statements and furnish such information as the Government of Bangladesh may direct or require from time to time.
details: 6. No action taken under this Order shall be called in question by or before any Court.
details: 7. For the purpose of this Order, in all the laws mentioned in Article 2 and in all rules and regulations made thereunder, references to Central Government, Pakistan and East Pakistan shall, except where the context otherwise requires, be construed as references to the Government of Bangladesh and Bangladesh respectively.

1 Clause (b) was omitted by section 3 of the Refugees Rehabilitation Finance Corporation (Repeal) Act, 1974 (Act No. XVI of 1974)
The Bangladesh (Legal Proceedings) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 7th February, 1972

WHEREAS during the material period there was disruption of normal life and activities throughout Bangladesh; AND WHEREAS due to the reign of terror perpetrated by the Pakistan occupation army people were not able to go to Courts or Tribunals either to institute legal proceedings or to defend them so to comply with directions issued by Courts or Tribunals and as a result many claims and legal rights have become time-barred and many legal proceedings have been disposed of ex parte or in default of compliance with directions of the Courts or Tribunals; AND WHEREAS, for the ends of justice, it is necessary to provide for the saving of limitation for all legal proceedings and for the nullification of all judgments, decrees and orders passed ex parte or in default of compliance with certain directions in certain legal proceedings; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order: -

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Legal Proceedings) Order, 1972. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. In this Order, “legal proceedings” includes suit, case, prosecution, appeal, revision and review.
details: 3. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, all judgments, decrees or orders passed ex parte by any Court or Tribunal or orders disposing of matters due to default in compliance with any direction of any Court or Tribunal in any legal proceedings at any time after the 1st day of March, 1971, and before the commencement of this Order are hereby declared null and void and the proceedings shall, on the commencement of this Order, continue in accordance with the Law.
details: 4. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for time being in force, in computing the period of limitation prescribed for any legal proceeding by or under any law, the period between the 1st day of March, 1971 and the 1st day of March, 1972 (both days inclusive), shall be excluded.
The Bangladesh (Adaptation of Insurance Act) Order, 1972 (President's Order)

WHEREAS it is expedient to adapt the Insurance Act, 1938 (Act IV of 1938), in its application to Bangladesh; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Insurance Act) Order, 1972. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 16th day of December, 1971.
details: 2.  The Insurance Act, 1938 (Act IV of 1938), hereinafter referred to as the said Act, shall, until repealed, altered or amended by the Legislature of Bangladesh or by any other competent authority, be subject to the adaptation specified in the following Articles.
details: 3. In the said Act, reference to “Central Government” or “Provincial Government” shall, except where the context otherwise requires, be construed as reference to “Government of Bangladesh”.
details: 4. In the said Act, reference to “Pakistan” or “Province” shall, except where the reference occurs in any citation or description of any law and except where the context otherwise requires, be construed as reference to “Bangladesh”.
details: 5. In the said Act, reference to “Central Legislature” or “Provincial Legislature” shall, except where the context otherwise requires, be construed as reference to “Legislature of Bangladesh”.
details: 6. In the said Act, reference to “State Bank of Pakistan” shall, except where the context otherwise requires, be construed as reference to “Bangladesh Bank”.
details: 7. In the said Act, reference to “Federation” shall, except where the context otherwise requires, be construed as reference to, “People's Republic of Bangladesh”.
The Bangladesh (Vesting of Property and Assets) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 26th March, 1972

WHEREAS it is necessary to vest all properties and assets vested in and managed by the Government of Pakistan or Board constituted by or under any law and the former Government of East Pakistan in the Government of Bangladesh; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Vesting of Property and Assets) Order, 1972. (2) It shall extend to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have come into force on the 26th day of March, 1971.
details: 2. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, all properties and assets which were vested in the Government of Pakistan  1or, any officer appointed by such Government or were vested in or managed by any Board constituted by or under any law or in the former Government of East Pakistan shall be deemed to have vested in the Government of Bangladesh on and from the 26th day of March, 1971. Explanation.– “properties” means properties of any kind, movable or immovable and includes any right or interest in such properties and any debt or actionable claim, any security or negotiable instrument, any right under a contract and any industrial or commercial undertaking; “security” includes share, scrip, stock, bond, debenture, debenture stock, or other marketable security of a like nature in or of any body corporate and Government securities. (2) Nothing contained in this Order shall be called in question in any Court.

1 The words and comma “or, any officer appointed by such Government” were inserted by Article 2 of the Bangladesh (Vesting of Property and Assets) (Amendment) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 134 of 1972)
The Bangladesh (Adaptation of East Pakistan Intermediate and Secondary Education Ordinance) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 20th April, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to adapt the East Pakistan Intermediate and Secondary Education Ordinance, 1961 (E. P. Ord. XXXIII of 1961), in Bangladesh; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Adaptation of East Pakistan Intermediate and Secondary Education Ordinance) Order, 1972. (2) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 16th day of December, 1971.
details: 2. (1) As from the 16th day of December, 1971, the East Pakistan Intermediate and Secondary Education Ordinance, 1961 (E. P. Ord. No. XXXIII of 1961) (hereinafter referred to as the said Ordinance) shall, until repealed or altered or amended by the Legislature of Bangladesh or any other competent authority, be subject to the adaptations specified in clause (2). (2) In the said Ordinance, references to “Governor”, “East Pakistan” and “Provincial Government” shall, except where the reference occurs in the title or preamble or any citation or description of the Ordinance and except where the context otherwise requires, be construed as references to “President”, “Bangladesh” and “Government of Bangladesh” respectively.
The East Pakistan Madrasah Education Ordinance (Repeal) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 17th May, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to repeal the East Pakistan Madrasah Education Ordinance, 1971; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the East Pakistan Madrasah Education Ordinance (Repeal) Order, 1972. (2) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. The East Pakistan Madrasah Education Ordinance, 1971, is hereby repealed.
The Bangladesh Nationalised Enterprises and Statutory Corporation (Prohibition of Strikes and Unfair Labour Practices) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 29th May, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to make certain provisions for prohibition of strikes and unfair labour practices in nationalised enterprises and statutory corporations; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh Nationalised Enterprises and Statutory Corporations (Prohibition of Strikes and Unfair Labour Practices) Order, 1972. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires, all words and expressions shall have the same meaning as are assigned to them in the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969.
details: 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force, or in any settlement, agreement, or award, no workman or trade union of workmen and no person acting on behalf of such trade union shall in any nationalised enterprise, including in particular enterprises coming within the purview of the Bangladesh Industrial Enterprises (Nationalisation) Order, 1972, the Bangladesh Banks (Nationalisation) Order, 1972, Insurance Companies coming within the purview of the Bangladesh Insurance (Emergency Provisions) Order, 1972 or in any Statutory Corporation, including in particular the Bangladesh Industrial Development Corporation, or in any concern or enterprise owned, controlled or managed by such Corporation:- (a)	Resort to any strike during a period of six months from the date of commencement of this Order and such further period, which in the opinion of the Government is warranted in the interests of the national economy, as may be notified in the official Gazette from time to time; (b)	By using intimidation, coercion, pressure, threats, confinement to a place, physical injury, disconnection of telephones, water or power facilities and such other methods:- (i)	compel, or attempt to compel the employer, or any officer or employee of the employer to sign a memorandum of settlement, or agreement; (ii)	compel or attempt to compel the employer, or any officer or employee of the employer to make any payment; (iii)	extort from the employer or any officer or employee of the employer any pecuniary or other benefits.
details: 4. Whoever contravenes the provisions of Article 3 shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to five years or with fine which may extend to 10,000 Taka or with both.
details: 5. Whoever contravenes the provisions of Article 3 shall without prejudice to any punishment imposed under Article 3 be liable to disciplinary action by the employer including suspension, discharge or dismissal.
The Bangladesh Taxation Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 8th June, 1972

WHEREAS the Laws Continuance Enforcement Order provides that all laws which were in force on the 25th day of March, 1971 in the territories now comprised in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh shall continue to be in force in Bangladesh subject to such consequential changes as may be necessary; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh Taxation Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1972. (2) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 26th day of March, 1971.
details: 2. The taxation laws specified in the Schedule shall, until repealed or amended by competent authority, have effect and be deemed to have at all material times had effect subject to the modifications directed by the Schedule.
The Government Educational and Training Institutions (Adaptation) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 24th June, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to adapt the Government Educational and Training Institutions Ordinance, 1961 (E. P. Ord. No. XXVI of 1961) in Bangladesh; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972 and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Government Educational and Training Institutions (Adaptation) Order, 1972. (2) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 16th day of December, 1971.
details: 2. In the Government Educational and Training Institutions Ordinance, 1961 (E.P. Ord. No. XXVI of 1961), hereinafter referred to as the said Ordinance in the citation of the Ordinance the words “East Pakistan” shall be omitted and in the long title and the first paragraph of the preamble for the words “East Pakistan” the word “Bangladesh” shall be substituted.
details: 3. In the said Ordinance, in section 1,- (a)	in sub-section (1), the words “East Pakistan” shall be omitted; (b)	in sub-section (2), for the words “East Pakistan” the word “Bangladesh” shall be substituted; (c)	in sub-section (4), the word “Provincial” shall be omitted.
details: 4. In the said Ordinance, in section 2, in paragraph (c), the word “Provincial” shall be omitted.
details: 5. In the said Ordinance, in section 3, in sub-section (1), the word “Provincial” shall be omitted.
details: 6. In the said Ordinance, in section 4,- (a)	in sub-section (1), for the words “the Governor of East Pakistan” the words “the President of Bangladesh” shall be substituted and for the words “Governor” the word “President” shall be substituted. (b)	in sub-section (2), for the words “the Governor of East Pakistan” the words “President of Bangladesh” shall be substituted.
details: 7. In the said Ordinance, in section 5, for the words “the Governor of East Pakistan” the words “President of Bangladesh” shall be substituted.
details: 8. In the said Ordinance, in section 7, the word “Provincial” appearing in the proviso to paragraph (b) and also in paragraphs (c) and (f) shall be omitted.
details: 9. In the said Ordinance, in section 8, for the word “Province” the word “State” shall be substituted and the word “Provincial” appearing in other portions of the said section shall be omitted.
details: 10. In the said Ordinance, in sections 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18, the word “Provincial” wherever it occurs shall be omitted.
details: 11. In the said Ordinance, in section 15, the word “Pakistan” shall be omitted.
The Bangladesh (Budgetary Provisions) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 29th June, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for authentication of the schedule of authorised expenditure; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Budgetary Provisions) Order, 1972. (2) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. (1) The President shall, in respect of a financial year, cause to be prepared before the commencement of that year an Annual Budget Statement specifying the estimated receipts into, and the estimated expenditure from, the Consolidated Fund and may cause to be prepared Supplementary Budget Statements and Excess Budget Statements as and when required. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding Article, the President shall cause an Annual Budget Statement to be prepared in relation to the affairs of the Government of Bangladesh in respect of the period commencing from the 16th day of December, 1971 and ending on the 30th day of June, 1972 and shall authenticate the same by signature on or before the 30th day of June, 1972. (3) The President shall cause to be prepared a Schedule of the estimated expenditure from the Consolidated Fund and shall, by his signature, authenticate the schedule which shall be called the Schedule of Authorised Expenditure. (4) The Schedule of Authorised Expenditure, as authenticated by the President, shall be the authority for withdrawal of moneys from the Consolidated Fund.
The Bangladesh Currency Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 24th July, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the issue and putting into circulation of one Taka note  1and two Taka note by the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh Currency Order, 1972. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 26th day of March, 1971.
details: 2. In this Order, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- 2(a) “Bangladesh one Taka note” and “Bangladesh two Taka note” shall respectively mean a one Taka note and a two Taka note issued by the Government. (b)	“Government” means the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
details: 33. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Government may issue Bangladesh one Taka  notes and Bangladesh two Taka  notes and any such notes shall be current in Bangladesh in the same manner and to the same extent and as fully as Taka coin called  Government Taka issued  under  the  provisions  of  the Bangladesh Coinage Order, 1972 (P.O. No. 83 of 1972), and shall be legal tender in Bangladesh for the payment of any amount until such time as they are called in by the Government under the provisions of Article 8 of that Order.
details: 4. The provisions of Sections 489A, 489B, 489C and 489D of the  4Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860) shall apply in respect of notes issued under this Order as they apply in respect of currency notes and bank notes.
details: 5.	The Pakistan Currency Act, 1950 (Act No. XXIX of 1950) is hereby repealed.

1 The words “and two Taka note” were inserted by section 2 of the Bangladesh Currency (Amendment) Act, 1989 (Act No. II of 1989)
2 Clause (a) was substituted by section 3 of the Bangladesh Currency (Amendment) Act, 1989 (Act No. II of 1989)
3 Article 3 was substituted by section 4 of The Bangladesh Currency (Amendment) Act, 1989 (Act No. II of 1989)
4 The words, brackets and figure “Penal Code (XLV of 1860)” were substituted for the words “Pakistan Penal Code as adapted in Bangladesh” by section 5 of The Bangladesh Currency (Amendment) Act, 1989 (Act No. II of 1989)
The Bangladesh (Legal Proceedings) (Third) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 3rd August, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the abatement of, and barring the jurisdiction of courts from entertaining, certain suits, appeals, applications and other legal proceedings; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Legal Proceedings) (Third) Order, 1972. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, on the commencement of this Order, all suits, appeals, applications and other legal proceedings pending or continuing or deemed to be pending or continuing in any court against the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in which the legality or validity of the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 (E. B. Act No. XXVIII of 1951), or of the East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy (Amendment) Ordinance, 1956 (E.B. Ord. No. III of 1956), or of any other law making any amendment in the said Act, or of the acquisition of any property made under any provision thereof is challenged or called in question shall abate, and all orders, including orders of injunction and other interlocutory orders, passed in such suits, appeals, applications and other legal proceedings shall cease to have any effect; and no court shall entertain, and no person shall bring, any fresh suit, appeal, application or other legal proceedings in which the legality or validity of any such law or acquisition is challenged or called in question.
The Bangladesh National Anthem, Flag and Emblem Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 31st October, 1972

WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision relating to the National Anthem, National Flag and National Emblem and for matters ancillary thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh National Anthem, Flag and Emblem Order, 1972. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. The National Anthem shall be the first ten lines of Kabi Guru Rabindranath Tagore's “Amar Sonar Bangla”as set out in the First Schedule.
details: 3. The National Flag shall consist of a circle, coloured red throughout its area, resting on a green background. The size and other features of the National Flag shall be in accordance with the specifications set out in the Second Schedule.
details: 4. The National Emblem shall be the national flower Shapla (nymphaea nouchali) resting on water, having on each side an ear of paddy and being surmounted by three connected leaves of jute with two stars on each side of the leaves, as specified in the Third Schedule.
name: 4A
details: 14A. Whoever Contravenes any provision of this Order or of any rules made thereunder shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to Taka five thousand, or with both.
details: 25. The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Order.
details: 6. Subject to the provisions of this Order, the People's Republic of Bangladesh Flag Rules, 1972, and the National Emblem Rules, 1972, shall, so far as applicable and until amended and repealed, continue to have effect.

1 Article 4A was inserted by section 2 of Bangladesh National Anthem, Flag and Emblem (Amendment) Act, 2010.
2 Article 5 was substituted by section 3 of Bangladesh National Anthem, Flag and Emblem (Amendment) Act, 2010.
The Bangladesh Industrial Development Corporation (Dissolution) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Published: 15th November, 1972

WHEREAS in view of the re organisation of industrial enterprises the Bangladesh Industrial Development Corporation is no longer required to discharge any functions and it is desirable that the same shall be dissolved; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Independence of Bangladesh, read with the Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make the following Order:-

details: 1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh Industrial Development Corporation (Dissolution) Order, 1972. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.
details: 2. In this Order, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a)	“Corporation” means the Bangladesh Industrial Development Corporation established by the Bangladesh Industrial Development Corporation Order, 1972 (P.O. No. 39 of 1972); (b)	“Government” means the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
details: 3. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, rule or regulation for the time being in force, or in any contract, agreement, or document, on the commencement of this Order,- (a)	the Corporation shall stand dissolved; (b) all assets of whatsoever nature of the Corporation shall vest in the Government;  (c)	the Government shall consider any representations which may be made to it by or on behalf of any person claiming that the Corporation or any predecessor-in-title of the Corporation had incurred any debt, liability or obligation to that person and shall have power to make ex-gratia payment of compensation to that person in respect of such claim if and to the extent that the same shall to it appear to be just.
The Bangladesh (Adaptation of University Laws) Ordinance, 1972
Published: 5th January, 1972

An Ordinance to adapt the university laws in Bangladesh. WHEREAS it is expedient to adapt the university laws in Bangladesh; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Acting President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-

name: Short title and commencement
details: 1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the Bangladesh (Adaptation of University Laws) Ordinance, 1972. (2) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the 16th day of December, 1971.
name: Adaptation of University laws
details: 2. (1) As from the 16th day of December, 1971, the university laws mentioned in sub-section (2)  shall, until repealed or altered or amended by the Legislature of Bangladesh or any other competent authority, be subject to the adaptations specified in that sub-section. E. P. Ord. No. XXIII of 1961. E. P. Ord. No. XXVIII of 1961 E. P. Ord. No. XXXVI of 1961. E. P. Ord. No. IX of 1966. E.  P. Ord. No. XXI of 1970 (2) In the Rajshahi University Ordinance, 1961, the  Dacca University Ordinance, 1961, the East Pakistan Agricultural University  Ordinance, 1961, the East Pakistan Engineering and Technological University  Ordinance, 1961, the Chittagong University Ordinance, 1966, and the  Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970, references to “Governor”,  “East Pakistan” and “Provincial Government” shall, except where the reference  occurs in  the title or preamble or any  citation or description of the Ordinance and except where the context otherwise  requires, be construed as references to “President”, “Bangladesh” and  “Government of Bangladesh” respectively
The Appropriation (Vote on Account) Act, 1973
Published: 29th June, 1973

An Act to provide for the withdrawal of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund for the services of a part of the financial year 1973-74. WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the withdrawal of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for services of a part of the financial year 1973-74;

name: Short title
details: 1. This Act may be called the Appropriation (Vote on Account) Act, 1973.
name: Issue of Taka 94,86,78,000 from and out of the Consolidated Fund for a part of the financial year 1973-74
details: 2. From and out of the Consolidated Fund there may be withdrawn sums not exceeding those specified in column 3 of the Schedule to this Act, amounting in the aggregate to the sum of Taka 94,86,78,000 towards defraying the several charges which will come in course of payment during a part of the financial year 1973-74.
name: Appropriation
details: 3. The sums authorised to be withdrawn from and out of the Consolidated Fund by this Act shall be appropriated for the services and purposes expressed in the Schedule in relation to the part of the said financial year.