Rooppur nuclear power plant
Rooppur power plant to receive equipment for radiation monitoring soon
23 units of the monitoring systems have already been shipped from Russia
Further uncertainty over Rooppur plant launch
The construction work for the transmission line through the Padma and Jamuna rivers for the Rooppur nuclear power plant has come to a grinding halt with the ouster of the Awami League government as the Indian contractor has left the site.
Rooppur-Bogura power line ready for use: PGCB
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh today ran test transmission through its newly built 89km Rooppur-Bogura power line, which is dedicated to the Rooppur nuclear power plant
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: First unit to start production in December
Project deadline extended by 2 years, but authorities hope to complete grid line work before scheduled commissioning
Rooppur receives uranium in ceremony attended virtually by Hasina, Putin
Bangladesh today officially received the first batch of uranium for its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) to become the 33rd nuclear power-producing country of the world
52 Years of Bangladesh's Independence / The unfinished fight for people’s freedom
Bangladesh was supposed to be a country run by its people, but we are dangerously moving towards a country being run by a coterie.
Rooppur Nuke Power Plant: Launching not before 2025
The Rooppur nuclear power plant is likely to be delayed further if the recent revision of one of the associated projects is any indication.
Surprising that Russia changed name of US-sanctioned ship: Momen
It was surprising that Russia changed the name of a US-sanctioned ship and sent it with equipment for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said today.
Rooppur nuclear power plant: Cost may rise for multiple factors
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project may see a cost rise due to slow progress in power grid upgrade, possible changes in the loan repayment method amid the Russia-Ukraine war and the devaluation of the taka.
PM opens installation of 2nd reactor at Rooppur nuke plant
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 19, 2022) inaugurated the installation of the second and final reactor at the country's first Rooppur nuclear power plant.
Record $10b foreign aid used last fiscal year
Bangladesh’s use of foreign assistance reached a new record high of $10 billion in fiscal year 2021-22, primarily behind vaccinations, one-time budget support, economic recovery from the pandemic and implementation of mega projects.
Belarusian worker at Rooppur plant project found dead in dormitory
A foreign worker at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project has been found dead in his dormitory in Pabna’s Ishwardi.
Corruption at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: SC stays contractor’s bail order
The Supreme Court today stayed for 16 weeks a High Court order that granted bail to contractor Asif Hossain in a case filed over corruption in purchasing furniture and household items for the officials of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna.
Rooppur power plant scam: HC denies bail to contractor in 2 cases
The High Court refuses to grant bail to contractor Shahadat Hossain in two separate cases filed over the much-discussed corruption in purchasing furniture and household items for officials of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna.
Construction work of Rooppur nuclear power plant runs under medical monitoring
Construction work of Rooppur Nuclear Plant Project (RNPP) at Pabna’s Ishwardi upazila is running without any hassle thanks to close medical observation at the project site, amidst the threat of the coronavirus outbeak.
Coronavirus suspicion: Belarus national working at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant sent to Dhaka
A citizen of Belarus working at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna has been sent to Dhaka for tests on suspicion of coronavirus infection.
Ecnec approves project to enhance security of Roopur Nuclear Power Plant
The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved six projects, including Tk 3,449.05 crore Physical Protection System (PPS) Project for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
Pillow-curtain scam a pilferage only: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader describes the pillow scam in Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and curtain procurement irregularity in Faridpur Medical College Hospital as a "pilferage" only.
Rooppur plant’s cost higher as it is a new experience for Bangladesh
Science and Technology Affairs Minister Yeafesh Osman says that the installation cost of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is higher than that of India as Bangladesh is new to implement such a power plant.