TRIGA Mark II (AERE)
TRIGA Mark II is situated at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, under the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. This 3 MWth research reactor facilitates neutron activation analysis and training for civilian purposes. It has been operational for years, supporting the
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TRIGA Mark II (AERE)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Bangladesh Bangladesh Operator: baec--bangladesh-atomic-energy-commission Type: TRIGA TRIGA Capacity: 3 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
TRIGA Mark II is situated at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, under the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. This 3 MWth research reactor facilitates neutron activation analysis and training for civilian purposes. It has been operational for years, supporting the country's scientific research efforts.
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Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Savar, Dhaka. 3 MWth TRIGA Mark II reactor.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - TRIGA Mark II (AERE) [UNVERIFIED] — Detailed reactor information from the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Atomic Energy Research Establishment — Overview of the facility hosting the TRIGA Mark II reactor in Savar, Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission [UNVERIFIED] — Official website of the operator managing the TRIGA Mark II reactor.
- World Nuclear Association - Bangladesh — Country profile including information on nuclear research facilities like the TRIGA Mark II.
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