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Third consignment of uranium reaches Rooppur
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 13 October 2023: The third shipment of fresh nuclear fuel (uranium) of the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has arrived at Ishwardi in Pabna. The working Bangladeshi and Russian nationals welcomed the uranium-carrying vehicle as it entered the Rooppur project area around 9:30 am on Friday.
Rooppur nuclear power plant is a step towards building a smart Bangladesh: PM
Dhaka, Oct 6: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated to make the country a 'Smart Bangladesh' and said that Bangladesh will become a Smart Bangladesh in the future. Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is another step towards building that Smart Bangladesh.
Bangladesh enters nuclear age
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 6 October 2023: The 'Fresh Nuclear Fuel' or Uranium of the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been handed over. A new history was created in Bangladesh with the transfer of uranium on Thursday 5th October at 3 pm. Bangladesh entered the nuclear age through the historic commissioning of the heads of government of the two countries.
Nuclear fuel transfer at Rooppur today: 62-year wait finally over
Dhaka, Oct 5: 'Fresh Nuclear Fuel' Transfer Ceremony (Graduation Ceremony) of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) will be held at Ishwardi plant site today.
Uranium transfer on Thursday, festive atmosphere in Rooppur
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 3 October 2023: A festive atmosphere has spread in the project area around the 'Fresh Nuclear Fuel' or Uranium handover ceremony of the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant under construction at Ishwardi in Pabna. This festival has touched the entire Ishwardi. The project and green city area are being decorated with colorful decorations.
Liberian ship anchors at Mongla port with equipment from Russia for Rooppur power plant
Dhaka, Sept 16: Liberian flag ship 'MV Sapodilla' arrived at Mongla port with the equipment of nuclear power plant under construction at Rooppur in Pabna.
Rooppur nuclear power plant to be commissioned by 2025
Dhaka, Sept 14: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Rooppur nuclear power plant with a capacity of 2,400 MW under construction in Pabna will be commissioned by 2025.
Nuclear fuel for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant to arrive in September
Dhaka, July 31: Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said that nuclear fuel for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) will arrive in the country in September.
Anka Sun reaches Mongla port with goods for Rooppur Power Plant
Dhaka, May 6: Foreign ship MV Anka Sun arrived at Bagerhat's Mongla Port with cargo for Rooppur nuclear power plant directly from Russia. The ship carrying various types of machinery products arrived at Jetty No. 8 of the port at 12 noon on Saturday (May 6).
Russian ship carrying machinery for Rooppur nuclear power plant reaches Mongla
Dhaka, April 26: Russian flag carrier 'MV Yamal Orlan' has arrived at Bagerhat's Mongla sea port with another shipment of machinery products of the under-construction Rooppur nuclear power plant.
Russia is sending goods to Rooppur by alternative route
Dhaka, February 16: Russia is sending goods via alternative route for Rooppur nuclear power project. The Russian media reported this information citing Rosatom. Earlier, Bangladesh returned the Russian ship which was under US sanctions. The ship was carrying the products of Rupupur nuclear plant.
Rooppur's work will not be delayed due to sanctioned Russian ship 'Ursa Major'
Dhaka, January 27: Commenting on the incident that happened with the sanctioned Russian ship 'Ursa Major' carrying equipment of Rooppur nuclear power plant, it was not good for anyone, Science and Technology Minister Architect Yafes Osman said that the work of Rooppur project will not be delayed due to this incident. It has been assured that the work will be completed within the stipulated time.
1200 MW electricity will be available from Rooppur nuclear power plant in 2024
Dhaka, December 31: From 2024, the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will add 1200 MW of electricity to the national grid. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said this.
Russia wants repayment of nuclear power plant loan in ruble-yuan
Dhaka, October 3: Russia has loaned USD 500 million for the feasibility study of Rooppur nuclear power plant. Bangladesh has paid this loan in eight installments with interest. 9.84 percent of the loan or $10 crore is still outstanding.
Prime Minister Hasina expects Russia's cooperation in setting up another nuclear power plant
Dhaka, October 12: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought Russia's support and cooperation in setting up another nuclear power plant in the south of the country.