Section 2Definitions

s. 2

2. Definitions In this Act,- (1) “dangerous cargoes” means any cargoes containing- [(a) any goods shown as Explosives in the Comprehensive Classified List of Government Explosives compiled and issued by the Government or by such authority as the Government may determine from time to time or any ammunitions; or] (b) petroleum, as defined in clause (a) of section 2 of the Petroleum Act, 1934, when the flashing point of such petroleum is below one hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit; [(c) prohibited dangerous goods, that is to say, goods classified as dangerous in the Government Stowage Instructions prepared by it or by such authority as the Government may fix from time to time; or ] (d) any cargoes which are liable to fire or explosion and which are declared by the Government by notification in the official Gazette to be dangerous cargoes for the purposes of this Act. (2) “Fortress Commander” means an officer of the armed forces appointed as such by the Government by a notification in the official Gazette.

1. 2. Sub-clause (a) was substituted by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
2. 3. Sub-clause (c) was substituted by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)