Published: 12:12 AM, 14 May 2026 Last Update: 12:13 AM, 14 May 2026
Nuclear energy vital part of national security: Defence Adviser
Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam delivers a special lecture at Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) at Mirpur Cantonment on Wednesday. - ISPR
Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam on Wednesday said nuclear security is not merely a technical issue; rather it is directly linked to national security, international commitments and state responsibility.
He made the remarks while delivering a special lecture at Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) at Mirpur Cantonment here, said a press release of the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate.
Addressing teachers and students of the Nuclear Security and Engineering Department of MIST on "Nuclear Security: National Responsibility Under International Commitment and Its Implications on National Security", he described nuclear security as a strategic component of the national security, reports BSS.
The adviser said security of nuclear installations has now become a global concern in the context of terrorism, cyber threats and technological risks.
Bangladesh remains committed to maintaining international standards and security culture in the peaceful use of nuclear technology, he noted.
The defence adviser said Bangladesh Army is playing an important role in ensuring security of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant through professionalism and coordinated security measures.
After the lecture, he answered various questions from teachers and students and later visited different technology-based projects, including robotics and drones, developed by MIST students, the ISPR added.
