Bangladesh signs fifth country programme framework with IAEA
Bangladesh has signed its Fifth CPF with the International Atomic Energy Agency for the interval 2026–2032. Photo: Collected
DHAKA, March 21, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh has signed its Fifth Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency for the interval 2026–2032, marking a big step in strengthening technical cooperation within the peaceable use of nuclear expertise.
According to an official launch issued right now, the settlement was signed on March 18 in Vienna, Austria. Md. Anwar Hossain, Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, signed the framework on behalf of Bangladesh, whereas Hua Liu, Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed on behalf of the IAEA.
The CPF serves as a key strategic doc that outlines medium-term cooperation priorities between a member state and the IAEA. It identifies areas the place nuclear science and expertise, alongside with technical help, can contribute to attaining nationwide improvement objectives.
A member of the IAEA since 1972, Bangladesh has recognized seven precedence areas beneath the newly signed CPF for 2026–2032. These embody nuclear and radiation security and safety; power; meals and agriculture; human well being; water and atmosphere; nuclear data improvement and administration; and the applying of radiation expertise in trade.
Implementation of this framework is anticipated to additional increase the peaceable use of nuclear expertise in Bangladesh and assist sustainable improvement throughout a number of sectors.