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Volume 17: Act No. VIII of 1973 to Act No. XXXI of 1973

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Period Covered: 1973
Historical Context: First legislative session of Bangladesh Parliament

Overview

This volume contains the foundational Acts passed by Bangladesh's first Parliament in 1973. It represents the beginning of systematic legislative work in independent Bangladesh, covering critical areas including legal framework establishment, economic development, education, and media regulation.

Historical Significance

  • Legal Foundation: Laws revision and declaration establishing Bangladesh's legal system
  • International Justice: Creation of International Crimes Tribunals
  • Economic Development: Establishment of research institutes and development corporations
  • Educational Reform: University legislation and institutional development
  • Media Regulation: Press and publication control framework

Table of Acts and Ordinances

Act Name Number Type Year Links
The Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 ⭐ VIII Act 1973 Details
The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute Act, 1973 [Repealed] X Act 1973 Details
The Finance Act, 1973 XI Act 1973 Details
The Appropriation (Railways) Act, 1973 XII Act 1973 Details
The Appropriation Act, 1973 XVI Act 1973 Details
The International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973 ⭐ XIX Act 1973 Details
The Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation Act, 1973 XXII Act 1973 Details
The Printing Presses and Publications (Declaration and Registration) Act, 1973 XXIII Act 1973 Details
The Rajshahi University Act, 1973 XXVI Act 1973 Details
The Bangladesh Girl Guides Association Act, 1973 XXXI Act 1973 Details

Key Legislation Highlights

⭐ Landmark Legislation

  • Act VIII (Bangladesh Laws Revision and Declaration Act, 1973): Fundamental law establishing Bangladesh's legal system
  • Act XIX (International Crimes Tribunals Act, 1973): Historic legislation for trying international crimes and war crimes

📊 Legislative Categories

  • Legal Framework: 1 act (Laws Revision and Declaration)
  • Financial/Appropriation: 3 acts (Finance, Railways, General Appropriation)
  • Development Corporations: 2 acts (Rice Research, Fisheries Development)
  • Educational Institutions: 1 act (Rajshahi University)
  • Media Regulation: 1 act (Printing Presses and Publications)
  • Social Organizations: 1 act (Girl Guides Association)
  • International Justice: 1 act (International Crimes Tribunals)

🔍 Notable Features

  • First Parliament: These are among the first Acts passed by Bangladesh's elected Parliament
  • Systematic Approach: Covers foundational legal, financial, and institutional frameworks
  • Development Focus: Emphasis on research institutes and development corporations
  • Educational Priority: University legislation shows focus on higher education

This volume represents the beginning of systematic parliamentary legislation in Bangladesh, establishing crucial legal, institutional, and development frameworks for the new nation.