تواجه بنغلاديش نقصاً في الإطار التنظيمي لمعايير المصاعد

Bangladesh's skyline is rising at an unprecedented pace, but while thousands of lifts are installed each year, no government agency is legally responsible for inspecting lifts throughout their operational life or verifying that they continue to comply with safety standards after installation, اكسبرس المالية reports. Although the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) prescribes technical requirements based largely on European EN 81 safety standards, enforcement remains fragmented, with responsibility divided among several agencies. Industry executives argue that the absence of an independent certification authority makes it difficult to verify product origin and compliance with safety standards before lifts enter service. An effective regulatory framework would require manufacturers and suppliers to provide documentary evidence of product certification and conformity with the BNBC before installations are approved. Industry participants say the problem is not the absence of technical standards but that of an institution responsible for enforcing them after installation. The result is a fragmented regulatory framework in which compliance depends largely on manufacturers, installers and building owners rather than independent inspection. Despite regulatory concerns, Bangladesh's domestic lift manufacturing industry has expanded rapidly. Industry estimates suggest around 70% of the lifts sold in the country are imported, while the rest are manufactured locally.