Section 4Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences
Chapter I INTRODUCTION
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4. Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences The provisions of this Code apply also to any offence committed by- (1) any citizen of Bangladesh in any place without and beyond Bangladesh; (2) [Omitted by Article 2 and Schedule of the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961.] (3) [Omitted by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).] (4) any person on any ship or aircraft registered in Bangladesh wherever it may be. Explanation.-In this section the word "offence" includes every act committed outside Bangladesh which, if committed in Bangladesh, would be punishable under this Code. Illustrations (a) A, a Bangladesh subject, commits a murder in Uganda. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in Bangladesh in which he may be found. (b) B, a European British subject, commits a murder in [Rangpur]. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in Bangladesh in which he may be found. (c) C, a foreigner who is in the service of the Bangladesh Government, commits a murder in [Khulna]. He can be tried and convicted of murder at any place in Bangladesh in which he may be found. (d) D, a British subject living in [Khulna], instigates E to commit a murder in [Chittagong]. D is guilty of abetting murder.