Bangladesh has signed its Fifth CPF with the International Atomic Energy Agency for the period 2026–2032. Photo: CollectedDHAKA, March 21, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh has signed its Fifth Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency for the period 2026–2032, marking a significant step in strengthening technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology. Anwar Hossain, Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, signed the framework on behalf of Bangladesh, while Hua Liu, Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed on behalf of the IAEA. A member of the IAEA since 1972, Bangladesh has identified seven priority areas under the newly signed CPF for 2026–2032. Implementation of this framework is expected to further expand the peaceful use of nuclear technology in Bangladesh and support sustainable development across multiple sectors.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 21, 2026 12:27 UTC