ধারা ১Short title, extent, application and commencement
1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961.
(2) It extends to the whole of 1[Bangladesh], and applies to all Muslim citizens of 2[Bangladesh], wherever they may be.
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the 3[Government] may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.
- The word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)
- The word “Bangladesh” was substituted for the word “Pakistan” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)
- The word “Government” was substituted for the words “Central Government” by section 2 of the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. XXI of 1982)