Bangladesh has signed its Fifth Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for 2026–2032, marking a major step forward in expanding technical cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
An official release stated that the agreement was signed on 18 March in Vienna, Austria. Md Anwar Hossain, Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, represented Bangladesh, while Hua Liu, Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed on behalf of the IAEA.
The CPF is a strategic document that sets out medium-term cooperation priorities between the IAEA and its member states. It identifies areas where nuclear science, technology, and technical assistance can support national development objectives.
Bangladesh, a member of the IAEA since 1972, has outlined seven priority areas under the new framework: nuclear and radiation safety and security; energy; food and agriculture; human health; water and environment; nuclear knowledge development and management; and the application of radiation technology in industry.
Implementation of the CPF is expected to strengthen Bangladesh’s capacity for the peaceful use of nuclear technology and contribute to sustainable development across multiple sectors.
