Bangladesh Petroleum Act, 1974 (Act No. LXIX of 1974). Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 1974 (1976) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the exploration, development, exploitation, production, processing, refining and marketing of petroleum. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Oil Exploration Continental shelf Pollution control Inspection Offences/penalties Maritime zone Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 22 August 1974. Abstract The Government shall have the right to explore, develop, exploit, etc. petroleum within the territory, continental shelf and economic zone of Bangladesh (sect. 3). The Government shall authorize any person to inspect the installation, well, etc. of any person engaged in petroleum operations (sect. 5). Section 6 defines duties of the persons engaged in petroleum operations which shall not interfere with navigation, fishing and conservation of resources of the sea, and shall consider factors related to the environment. Penal provisions are given in section 9. Full text English Website bdlaws.gov.bd