Page 13 of 82 “terminal apparatus” means a telecommunication apparatus which is used by a consumer of telecommunication service for sending or receiving an information or message through a telecommunication system {ref. clause (22)}; “universal service” means providing telecommunication service to any citizen of Bangladesh or to other persons irrespective of their place of stay or occupation in Bangladesh {ref. clause (32)}. 3. Application.- (1) This Act shall extend to the whole of Bangladesh and also to the following :(a) any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or satellite; (b) any platform, rig or other structure that is fixed in the sea or attached to the submarine land : Provided that if Bangladesh is a party to an international treaty, or an arrangement of similar nature in relation to a foreign vehicles, vessels, aircrafts or satellites, this Act shall apply subject to such treaty or arrangement. (2) This Act shall not apply to the following:(a) any broadcasting; (b) a radio broadcasting station or a television broadcasting station or licensing of such station; (c) broadcasting apparatus or an apparatus for receiving any message or other information or a programme transmitted by way of broadcast, or the business of such apparatus; Provided that this Act shall apply to the following : (i) allocation of frequency for such radio station or television station or broadcasting apparatus, or control of the allocated frequency; (ii) use of a telecommunication apparatus in combination with broadcasting apparatus or use of telecommunication apparatus for the purpose of broadcasting. BTRC-TelecomLaw2001.doc 13 - 13 -