An Analysis on Threat-Security Interfacing and National Preparedness on Effective Security System for Nuclear Materials and Facilities in Bangladesh

Abstract

ABSTRACTNuclear security covers physical protection system (PPS) of nuclear material and associated facilities which is a time-worthy concern for Bangladesh now due to its upcoming nuclear power plant. This article analyzes the necessities for developing effective PPS pertinent to Bangladesh through successive computational logics for threat-security interfacing. The analysis also demonstrates the need of a dedicated security operator at facility and state level. Considering the actual requirements and present capability, a gap analysis is carried out which shows that the national preparedness is 34% whereas, the identified gap, development initiatives, and absolute weakness are 33%, 10% and 23% respectively.