Section 5AProhibition on the exploration or exploitation in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), etc

s. 5A

5A. Prohibition on the exploration or exploitation in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), etc [(1) No person, including a foreign government or an international organization, may explore or exploit any natural resources whether living or non-living orcarry out any search or excavation, or conduct any research in the EEZ: Provided that anyone may, in accordance with the terms of a license or letter of authority granted by the Government,drill or construct, maintain or operate any artificial island, off-shore terminal, installation or other structure or device for any purpose in the EEZ. (2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall prejudice the right of fishing in the EEZ by a citizen of Bangladesh in accordance with the laws for the time being in force.] [***]

1. 7. Section 5A was inserted by section 8 of Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones (Amendment) Act, 2021 (Act No. XXIX of 2021).
2. 8. Section 6 was omitted by section 9 of Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones (Amendment) Act, 2021 (Act No. XXIX of 2021).