The Bangladesh (Adaptation of University Laws) Ordinance, 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:- Short title and commencement 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.

Adaptation of University laws 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 (1) As from the 16th day of December, 1971, the university laws mentioned in sub-section (2) shall, until repealed or altered or amended by the Legislature of Bangladesh or any other competent authority, be subject to the adaptations specified in that sub-section.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