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Bangladesh has implemented the Boiler Act, 1923, to ensure the safety of workers and general public from the hazards of boilers. The Act applies to all boilers and pressure vessels used in any factory, trade, or business in Bangladesh. It provides the legal framework for the registration, inspection, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels. The Act also prescribes the duties and responsibilities of the boiler inspector and other relevant authorities in ensuring the safety of boilers and pressure vessels.

The Boiler Act, 1923, is regularly revised and updated to keep up with the changing needs of the industry. The latest version of the Act was passed in 2019 and is applicable to all boilers and pressure vessels in Bangladesh. The Act defines a boiler as any closed vessel in which steam is generated for use external to itself by the application of heat which is wholly or partly under pressure when steam is shut off. Pressure vessels are defined as any vessel in which steam or other substances are or may be stored under pressure.

The Boiler Act, 1923, requires all boilers and pressure vessels to be registered with the Boiler Inspector's Office. The Act also requires the owners of boilers and pressure vessels to obtain a license for their operation. The license must be renewed every year. The Boiler Inspector's Office also conducts regular inspections of boilers and pressure vessels to ensure their safety and compliance with the Act. The Boiler Inspector's Office also has the authority to issue orders to owners of boilers and pressure vessels to take corrective action if any safety violations are observed.

The Boiler Act, 1923, also prescribes the duties and responsibilities of the Boiler Inspector and other relevant authorities in ensuring the safety of boilers and pressure vessels. The Boiler Inspector is responsible for the inspection and registration of boilers and pressure vessels and for ensuring compliance with the Act. The Boiler Inspector is also responsible for issuing orders to owners of boilers and pressure vessels to take corrective action if any safety violations are observed. The Boiler Inspector is also responsible for issuing licenses for the operation of boilers and pressure vessels.

In addition to the Boiler Inspector, the Boiler Act, 1923, also prescribes the duties and responsibilities of other relevant authorities in ensuring the safety of boilers and pressure vessels. These include the Factory Inspector, the Fire Inspector, and the Electrical Inspector. The Factory Inspector is responsible for inspecting factories and ensuring compliance with the Boiler Act, 1923. The Fire Inspector is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the safety of boilers and pressure vessels in relation to fire safety. The Electrical Inspector is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the safety of boilers and pressure vessels in relation to electrical safety.

The Boiler Act, 1923, is an important legal framework for ensuring the safety of boilers and pressure vessels in Bangladesh. The Act provides the legal framework for the registration, inspection, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels. The Act also prescribes the duties and responsibilities of the Boiler Inspector and other relevant authorities in ensuring the safety of boilers and pressure vessels. The Act is regularly revised and updated to keep up with the changing needs of the industry and to ensure the safety of workers and general public from the hazards of boilers and pressure vessels.