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Bangladesh officially joined the Artemis Accords on April 8, 2025, becoming the 54th nation to commit to safe, transparent, and sustainable space exploration. This move positions Bangladesh as an emerging contributor to global space initiatives, including NASA’s Artemis program which aims to return humans to the Moon and pave the way for future missions to Mars. The signing ceremony in Dhaka featured key officials such as Ashraf Uddin and Muhammad Yunus, along with NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro. The agreement reaffirms Bangladesh’s dedication to open and peaceful use of outer space in alignment with international treaties and collaboration.