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Bangladesh, U.S. sign MoU on strategic civil nuclear cooperation

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Bangladesh and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic civil nuclear cooperation in New York on September 25, 2026. The agreement was signed by Rehan Asad from Bangladesh and Jacob Helberg from the U.S., aiming to deepen collaboration on peaceful nuclear energy use. Both countries emphasized the importance of adhering to high standards for safety, security, safeguards, and non-proliferation in civil nuclear cooperation.
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On September 25, 2026, Bangladesh and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in New York on strategic civil nuclear cooperation. The agreement was signed by Rehan Asad, Adviser for Science and Technology to the Bangladesh Prime Minister, and Jacob Helberg, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment.

This MoU aims to deepen cooperation between the two countries on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It recognizes the strategic significance of their diplomatic relationship, particularly in terms of regional and international security implications, including energy security. Bangladesh is currently developing its first nuclear power plant at Rooppur and seeks to expand and diversify its long-term energy sources.

The MoU also highlights the importance of adhering to the highest standards of nuclear safety in all civil nuclear cooperation initiatives. This strategic partnership underscores the mutual interest in leveraging nuclear energy for meeting the growing energy demands of both nations, marking a significant step towards enhancing Bangladesh’s energy security through international collaboration.

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Bangladesh New York State U.S. the United States

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Bangladesh GPE · 7× U.S. GPE · 3× BNP ORG · 1× Bangladesh Nationalist Party ORG · 1× Jacob Helberg PERSON · 1× New York GPE · 1× Rehan Asad PERSON · 1× Rooppur GPE · 1× State ORG · 1× the United States GPE · 1×

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Under the MoU, the two sides recognised the strategic significance of their diplomatic relationship and its regional and international security implications, including energy security.
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🔮 Bangladesh and the U.S. had also signed an MoU on strategic cooperation in the broader energy sector in May 2026, aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s long-term energy security through diversified energy sourcing.
2026-09-26 · The Hindu
Bangladesh, U.S. sign MoU on strategic civil nuclear cooperation · mixed framing

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Bangladesh and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic civil nuclear cooperation, to deepen cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. asserted
Bangladesh → sign → energy
MoU was signed in New York on Friday (September 25, 2026) by Rehan Asad, Adviser for Science and Technology to the Bangladesh Prime Minister, and Jacob Helberg, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment, according to the media cell of Bangladesh’s ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). uncertain
MoU → sign → Party
The agreement comes as Bangladesh seeks to expand and diversify its long-term energy sources. asserted
Bangladesh → come → sources
The country is developing its first nuclear power plant, at Rooppur, and has been pursuing international cooperation in nuclear science and technology. asserted
country → develop → science
Under the MoU, the two sides recognised the strategic significance of their diplomatic relationship and its regional and international security implications, including energy security. asserted
sides → recognise → security
They also noted the role nuclear energy can play in meeting the energy requirements of both countries, according to local media reports. uncertain
energy → note → reports
The MoU records the shared position that all civil nuclear cooperation should follow the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, safeguards and non-proliferation, according to the newspaper The Daily Star. uncertain
cooperation → record → newspaper
It also noted that both Bangladesh and the U.S. have International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards agreements and Additional Protocols in force. asserted
Bangladesh → note → force
Bangladesh and the U.S. had also signed an MoU on strategic cooperation in the broader energy sector in May 2026, aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s long-term energy security through diversified energy sourcing. uncertain
Bangladesh → sign → sourcing
The latest MoU specifically focuses on civil nuclear cooperation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. asserted
MoU → focus → energy
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