How the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will transform the country

28 April, 2026, 12:10 pm

Last modified: 28 April, 2026, 05:48 pm

How the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will transform the country

28 April, 2026, 12:10 pm

Last modified: 28 April, 2026, 05:48 pm

The first of the two units of the Rooppur Nuclear plants, with a combined capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW), is set to begin its operational procedures, following the fuel loading today, raising hope that it will likely help Bangladesh better manage its power demand.

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