Training on Radiation Protection in Diagnostic Radiology: Role of the Regulatory Body to Ensure the Safe Use of Ionizing Radiation in Bangladesh

Radiation has been used since its invention in various sectors like medicine, agriculture, industry, research & education, power production, and so on, for the benefit of mankind. With this trend, Bangladesh is also using radiation to achieve economic development through the application of radiation in all possible ways. Proper education, knowledge, training, and awareness are a mandatory part of using radiation to ensure safe use of it against its harmful effects. Concerning the control of the safe use of radiation, an extensive regulatory system: “Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA)” was set up in 2013 in Bangladesh consisting of acts, rules, and guidance. The primary objective of the regulatory body is to protect the workers, the public, and the environment from the possible adverse effects of radiation use. To deal with its objective, it is a core activity of the regulatory body to create radiation awareness among radiation workers and related personnel all over the country through the provision of the existing act and rules regarding radiation protection training. The current study is done to have an overview of the role of the regulatory body in this regard and their present status related to the radiation protection training program for radiation workers in the field of diagnostic radiology in the country.