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.

December 25, 2017
December 25, 2017

Changing perceptions on nuclear energy

Since work began on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project, a total of about 200 people, including journalists, experts, environmentalists, school children, students and industry experts from Bangladesh have visited Russia.

December 1, 2017
December 1, 2017

It's a pride for the nation

Bangladesh yesterday stepped into the “world of nuclear energy” as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the main construction work of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, the first such plant in the country.

November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017

Another step closer to N-power plant

Bangladesh will take a big step towards becoming a nuclear power-generating country today.

November 5, 2017
November 5, 2017

Rooppur gets design, construction licence

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission yesterday formally received the design and construction license of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1, paving the way for the main construction work

November 4, 2017
November 4, 2017

BAEC gets license for Rooppur nuke plant design, construction

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission formally receives the design and construction license, paving the way for the main construction work of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1.

August 2, 2017
August 2, 2017

Mega dredging scheme okayed

The government is going to launch a Tk 956-crore river dredging project for smooth transportation of heavy equipment of Rooppur

March 18, 2017
March 18, 2017

Rooppur NPP: Draft deal on spent nuke fuel management approved

Bangladesh and Russia have approved the draft of agreement on spent fuel management for Rooppur nuclear power plant in Dhaka.

June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016

Cabinet okays $12.65b Russian credit for Rooppur

The cabinet approves the draft of the inter-state credit agreement between Bangladesh and the Russian Federation for the construction of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna.

June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016

Debt burden won't rise much

Bangladesh's debt burden would not increase much even if the government borrowed $12 billion from Russia to build the Rooppur nuclear power plant, Finance Minister AMA Muhith said yesterday.

December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015

RUPPUR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT: BANGLADESH'S POTENTIAL BLACKHOLE

The legal position of the contract is that Bangladesh will be solely responsible for the repayment of the loan with interests (whatever the amount), even if the plant is mothballed, cancelled or accidentally damaged.