Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

bangladesh atomic energy commission (baec) was established in 1973 as a multidisciplinary r&d; organization with the view of promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy in bangladesh. from the very beginning of its formation, baec started r&d; works in areas covering physical science, bioscience, engineering and nuclear medicine for human welfare and economic uplift of the country. at present, the baec has grown as the largest organization for scientific and technological research in bangladesh. baec has also been entrusted with the responsibility of establishing the country’s first nuclear power plant in order to make substantial contribution to the eve-increasing demand for electricity as well as to ensure energy security for the future generation. it is also committed to establish nuclear safety culture as per international conventions and rules. baec has a long history which started much before the independence of bangladesh in 1971. in the 60’s, the practice of nuclear energy applic