2. In this Order, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-
(a) “Atomic energy” means the energy or ionizing radiations released in any process which involves transformation of, or reaction between atomic nuclei and includes energy liberated as a result of the fission of special nuclear material or fusion of atomic nuclei;
(b) “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Commission;
(c) “Commission” means the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission established by this Order;
(d) “Government” means the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh;
(e) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Order;
(f) “special nuclear material” means plutonium 239, uranium 235 or uranium 233 or any other material which the Commission determines to be capable of releasing energy through fission and fusion.
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