Science and Technology Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is expected to play a transformative role in Bangladesh’s power sector by helping meet growing electricity demand and strengthening long-term energy security.
Salehuddin made the remarks on Friday while visiting the Rooppur project site in Ishwardi, Pabna, where he reviewed the progress of construction work, according to officials.
He said that once completed, the nuclear power plant would make a significant contribution to ensuring a stable and sustainable electricity supply, supporting Bangladesh’s broader development goals and efforts to achieve energy security.
During the visit, Salehuddin inspected different sections of the project and held discussions with engineers and workers involved in its implementation. He praised their continued efforts and sought detailed updates on the progress of various stages of construction.
Project officials said the nuclear power plant is being built in compliance with international nuclear safety standards and regulatory requirements. They added that preparations for nuclear fuel loading are expected to begin soon, marking a major milestone in the project.
Several senior government officials accompanied the adviser during the inspection, including Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid, Finance Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Majumder, Economic Relations Division Secretary Md Shahriar Quader Siddiqui, and Science and Technology Secretary Md Anwar Hossain.
The chairman of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, officials from the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Authority, and the project director of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Construction Project were also present.
The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Bangladesh’s first nuclear energy facility, is being developed with technical support from Russia’s state-owned nuclear agency, Rosatom. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to generate 2,400 megawatts of electricity from two reactors, making it one of the country’s largest power generation projects.
