Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority

What Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority does

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) is the sole statutory regulatory body of the Government of Bangladesh responsible for regulating atomic energy, radiation safety, nuclear security, and safeguards. Established in 2013 and operating under the Ministry of Science and Technology with a headcount of 251–500 employees, BAERA issues licenses and permits for nuclear facilities, radiation-emitting equipment (including X-ray installations), and the import/export of radioactive materials. The authority also conducts certification examinations and training for Radiation Safety Officers (RCO) and engages in public awareness activities on radiation safety. Its organizational structure comprises divisions for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards; Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety; Training and Registration; Planning and Development; and Technical Services.

BAERA delivers its mandate through a combination of traditional in-person services and digital channels, including an E-Licensing and E-Learning system, a mobile application launched in February 2022, the D-Nothi digital document management platform, and integration with Bangladesh's National Single Window (NSW) System for trade-related licensing via an MoU with the National Board of Revenue. Core technology consists of regulatory infrastructure and radiation safety monitoring systems; no AI/ML capabilities are deployed. The authority maintains international cooperation with the IAEA, notably engaging at the Deputy Director General level in January 2025 and preparing for an International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) Mission.

As a government regulatory body, BAERA's revenue model is fee-based licensing supplemented by state budget allocation; specific fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. The authority is not a commercial enterprise and has no private ownership, external investment, or subsidiaries. Its value proposition is the mandatory statutory monopoly over nuclear and radiation regulation in Bangladesh, ensuring public and environmental safety through licensing, inspection, certification, and international-standard alignment.

Name

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority

Legal name

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority

Website

https://baera.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) is the sole statutory regulator of atomic energy and radiation safety in Bangladesh, licensing nuclear facilities, X-ray equipment, and radioactive material trade, and certifying Radiation Safety Officers under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Radiological Permitting (EIA, Effluent/Discharge Authorizations) (EUAKAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuclear Safety, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (Plant Ops) (EUACADAN), Radiation Protection Regulators (Ionizing/Non-Ionizing) (HLAJAFAH), IAEA Safeguards Implementation & Verification Support (inspections, declarations, reporting) (EUAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Nuclear regulatory services
• Radiation safety licensing
• Atomic energy compliance
• Radiation safety certification
• Nuclear facility inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority is the sole national regulator for atomic energy, radiation safety, nuclear security, and safeguards in Bangladesh. It issues licenses, permits, and NOCs for radiation facilities, X-ray equipment, and import/export of radioactive materials; certifies Radiation Safety Officers (RCOs) through training and examinations; and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with national and IAEA-aligned nuclear safety standards.

Product overview

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA/বাপশনিক) operates as Bangladesh's nuclear regulatory body providing a unified portfolio of regulatory and digital services. The core offerings include Nuclear Safety Services, Radiation Control Services, Training and Registration Services, and Licensing and Permit Services. Digital products include the BAERA Mobile App and E-Licensing and E-Learning System. The authority also integrates with the National Single Window (NSW) System for trade facilitation. Services are delivered through both traditional paper-based processes and digital platforms including D-Nothi for document management and online application systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nuclear Safety Services Regulatory oversight and safety assessment services for nuclear power plants and atomic energy facilities in Bangladesh, ensuring compliance with national and IAEA-aligned nuclear safety standards. Targeted at operators of nuclear installations and atomic energy facilities in Bangladesh.
• Radiation Control Services Control, monitoring, and inspection of radiation sources, X-ray facilities, and radioactive materials throughout Bangladesh. Targeted at healthcare facilities, industrial operators, and any organization using radiation-emitting equipment or radioactive materials.
• Training and Registration Services Radiation safety training programs and certification examinations for radiation workers, including the RCO (Radiation Safety Certificate) examination. Targeted at radiation workers and Radiation Safety Officers who require statutory certification to work with radiation sources or radiation-generating equipment.
• Licensing and Permit Services Issuance of licenses for atomic energy facilities, permits for import/export of radioactive materials, and NOCs for various nuclear-related activities. Targeted at operators of radiation facilities, X-ray facilities, nuclear installations, and organizations importing or exporting radioactive materials in Bangladesh.
• BAERA Mobile App Mobile application providing access to BAERA regulatory services, public awareness materials on radiation safety, and licensing and permit information. Targeted at the general public, radiation workers, and licensed facility operators in Bangladesh seeking on-the-go access to BAERA services.
• E-Licensing and E-Learning System Electronic licensing platform for submitting and managing license applications online, paired with e-learning modules for radiation safety training. Targeted at license applicants, RCO candidates, and radiation workers in Bangladesh needing online access to BAERA regulatory and training processes.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025BAERA maintains active cooperation with IAEA for international nuclear safety standards. The Chairman met with IAEA Department of Safety & Security DDG Ms. Lydie EVRARD in Vienna, Austria on January 9, 2025. BAERA also hosted a National Workshop on International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) and preparatory meeting for IPPAS Mission.
• National Board of Revenue (NBR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAERA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Board of Revenue for issuing Certificate, License & Permit (CLP) through the National Single Window (NSW) System. This partnership facilitates streamlined processing of trade-related permits and licenses.
• Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)coreTechnology or IntegrationBAERA works in coordination with Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission for nuclear power plant safety monitoring. BAEC is listed as a key partner organization on the BAERA website linking to baec.gov.bd.
• Ministry of Science and Technology (Bangladesh)coreOthersBAERA operates under the administrative oversight of the Ministry of Science and Technology. The Secretary of the Ministry conducts meetings with BAERA scientists and officials to discuss regulatory matters.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR): UAE's nuclear regulator, established in 2009 to oversee the Barakah nuclear power plant program from greenfield. Closely parallels BAERA's situation of building regulatory capacity in parallel with a new nuclear power program in a developing-country context.

Direct peers

• Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA): Australia's national regulator for radiation protection and nuclear safety, with a comparable national-level mandate covering medical, industrial, and research radiation users. Useful peer for benchmarking BAERA's regulatory scope outside of a heavy nuclear power focus.
• Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA): Pakistan's national nuclear safety regulator, covering operating nuclear plants, research reactors, and a large radiation user base. Highly comparable to BAERA in regional context, mandate breadth, and stage of nuclear regulatory development.
• Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB): India's national nuclear and radiation safety regulator, the closest geographic and functional peer to BAERA. AERB oversees an operating nuclear fleet plus a large medical/industrial radiation base, providing the most directly comparable benchmark for BAERA's mandate, scope, and capacity challenges.

Broad incumbents

• Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR): UK's standalone nuclear regulator, spun out as an independent public corporation. Represents a mature, independent-regulator model that BAERA could benchmark against on governance, independence from operator, and inspection methodology.
• Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz (BfS): Germany's federal office for radiation protection, covering radiation safety, nuclear safety oversight, and radioactive waste management. Comparable to BAERA in the breadth of its radiation and waste-safety mandate beyond operating reactors.
• U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC): U.S. federal nuclear regulator with a comprehensive mandate across the largest nuclear power fleet and extensive medical/industrial radiation base. The global reference standard-setter whose frameworks IAEA and other regulators typically adopt.
• Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA): Japan's nuclear regulator, established as an independent environmental ministry-level body after Fukushima. Relevant peer for BAERA on post-incident regulatory reform, independence from promoter ministries, and public communication.
• Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire (ASN): France's independent nuclear safety authority, with a long-established reputation and a large nuclear fleet under oversight. Useful peer for BAERA on independent regulator structure and technical inspection depth.
• National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA): China's nuclear safety regulator under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, overseeing the world's fastest-growing nuclear fleet. Comparable to BAERA in being embedded within a broader government ministry while regulating an expanding nuclear program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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