2. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-(a) “auxiliary forces” includes forces placed under the control of the Armed Forces for operational, administrative, static and other purposes;¹[(aa) “armed forces” means the forces raised and maintained under the Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), the Air Force Act, 1953 (VI of 1953), or the Navy Ordinance, 1961 (XXXV of 1961); ] (b) “Government” means the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh;(c) “Republic” means the People's Republic of Bangladesh;²[ *** ](e) “territory of Bangladesh” means the territory of the Republic as defined in article 2 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh;(f) “Tribunal” means a Tribunal set up under this Act.