Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention

Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় কর্তৃপক্ষ, রাসায়নিক অস্ত্র কনভেনশন) is a Bangladesh government regulatory agency that ensures he implementation and compliance with Chemical Weapons Convention.[1][2]

Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention
Formation2006
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
Websitewww.bnacwcafd.gov.bd

History

On 14 January 1993, Bangladesh signed the Chemical Weapons Convention and ratified on 25 April 1997. On 24 September 2006 Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention was formed through the passage of Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act, 2006.[1] BNACWC was formed initially under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs but was later shifted to the Armed Forces Division of the Prime Minister’s Office.[3]

On 19th October 2017, BNACWC organized a two day conference titled Advanced Chemical Safety and Security Management.[4] BNACWC facilitates the inspections of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in Bangladesh.[5]

In 2020, the 16th general meeting of BNACWC was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh.[6]

References
  1. "home". bnacwcafd.gov.bd. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. Friday; March 16; 2018 (2018-03-16). "South Asian first responders undergo chemical emergency training". Homeland Preparedness News. Retrieved 2020-12-31.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. "History". www.bnacwcafd.gov.bd. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  4. "BNACWC organises Advanced Chemical Safety and Security Management seminar". Dhaka Tribune. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  5. "OPCW team inspects Roxy Paints factory in city". jagonews24.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  6. "16th general meeting of BNACWC held Tuesday". unb.com.bd. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
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