Mines Act, 1923 (Act No. IV of 1923). Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 1923 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the regulation and inspection of mines. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 July 1924. Abstract The Government shall appoint a duly qualified person to be Chief Inspector of mines for the whole of Bangladesh (sect. 4). Section 6 specifies the duties of the Chief Inspector. A Mining Board shall be constituted by the Government (sects. 10 and 11). Sections 17-28 provide for matters related to: working conditions; dangers to human life and safety measures; accidents; working hours; child labour; etc. The Government may make regulations and rules consistent with this Act for any of the purpose Full text English Website bdlaws.gov.bd