The National Service Ordinance, 1970

( Ordinance NO. XXII OF 1970 )

[ 7th November, 1970 ]
An Ordinance to introduce compulsory national service in Bangladesh.1♣

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to introduce compulsory national service in Bangladesh and to provide for matters ancillary thereto;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the 25th day of March, 1969, read with the Provisional Constitution Order, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance :-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent, application and commencement

2. Definitions

3. National service liability, etc.

4. Deferment of liability to render national service

5. Selection and enrolment, etc.

6. National Service Reserve

7. Refresher training

8. Service in Defence Services

9. Certificate to be granted

10. Permission to leave Bangladesh necessary

11. Extension of age limit for competitive examinations

12. Employers not to employ certain persons

13. Obligations of employers of persons in the Reserve

14. Penalty

15. Power to make rules

16. Jurisdiction of Courts barred