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Holy Shab-e-Qadr today

Soon the situation in Chittagong Hill Tracts will be calm: Obaidul Quader

KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB

Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family

Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation

PM Hasina urges Russia's Rosatom to set up another nuclear power plant at Rooppur

Dhaka, April 2: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (April 2) urged Russia's state-run Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom to set up another nuclear power plant at Rooppur, if there is any scope for that.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Reactor to be installed in the first unit of Rooppur nuclear power plant on October 10

Dhaka, October 9: The reactor will be installed in the first unit of Rooppur nuclear power plant tomorrow, October 10. It is the main part of the nuclear power plant. Through this the milestone progress of the project is going to be achieved.

Russia's Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V to enter Bangladesh for Russian workers

Dhaka, January 29: Russia's Corona vaccine 'Sputnik-5' has received a no-objection certificate to enter the country. However, it will only apply to citizens of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine working at the Rooppur nuclear power plant, according to the Department of Drug Administration.

Russia sends emergency cooling tank to Rooppur nuclear power plant

Dhaka, December 21:JSC ZiO Podolsk has sent a set of Reactor Core Emergency Cooling (ECCS) tank from Russia for the Rooppur nuclear power plant.