1. Short title, extent and commencement
(1) This Act may be called the [* * *] Control of Disorderly and Dangerous Persons (Goondas) Act, 1954.
(2) It extends to the whole of [Bangladesh].
(3) It shall come into force in such [area or areas], and on such dates, as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, direct.
3. The word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the words “East Pakistan” by section 3 and the Second Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
4. The words “area or areas” were substituted for the words “city or town and neighbouring areas thereof” by section 3 of the East Bengal Control of Disorderly and Dangerous persons (Goondas) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1970 (East Pakistan Ordinance No. XI of 1970)