Bangladesh and the US sign memorandum on civilian nuclear cooperation — The Hindu

Bangladesh and the United States signed a memorandum on strategic cooperation in the field of civilian nuclear energy in New York, US, on September 25. As The Hindu reports, citing the media center of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the document is intended to deepen interaction between the two countries in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Memorandum signatories

Bangladesh was represented by Prime Minister’s Adviser on Science and Technology Rehan Asad. The US signatory was Deputy Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg.

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According to the media center of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the memorandum was signed in New York on Friday, September 25, 2026.

The country’s energy plans

The agreement was concluded amid Bangladesh’s efforts to expand and diversify its long-term energy sources. The country is developing its first nuclear power plant in Rooppur and seeking international cooperation in nuclear science and technology.