Title: Experiences and challenges of nuclear safeguards activities in Bangladesh

Authors: Abdullah Al Mahmud; Md. Abdul Malek Soner; Md. Moazzem Hossain; Md. Sayed Hossain; Tamanna Yeasmin Usha; Md. Maidul Islam; A.K.M. Raushan Kabir Zoardar; Ashraful Haque; Mohammad Mezbah Uddin; Nusrat Jahan

Addresses: Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh ' Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA), Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh ' Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA), Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh

Abstract: As a Non-Nuclear-Weapon State (NNWS), and party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear-Weapons Treaty (NPT), Bangladesh concluded Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSA) and thereafter signed Protocol Additional to Safeguards Agreement (AP) with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in order to fulfil its non-proliferation commitments. The objectives of International Nuclear Safeguards are to provide assurances to the international community that nuclear materials and nuclear technology are being used for peaceful uses. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission's (BAEC) TRIGA Research Reactor (BTRR) has been prime concern of IAEA's safeguards inspection since its establishment. Moreover, with the construction of its first nuclear power plant Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Bangladesh intends to strengthen its approach to IAEA safeguards in more advanced level. Thus, the study would be highly beneficial for successful implementation of IAEA safeguards obligations in near future that are associated with the upcoming nuclear power plant and fulfil the state's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation.

Keywords: nuclear safeguards; additional protocol; BTRR; nuclear materials.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNSS.2022.127966

International Journal of Nuclear Safety and Security, 2022 Vol.1 No.2, pp.124 - 136

Received: 11 Jan 2022
Accepted: 10 May 2022
Published online: 22 Dec 2022 *

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