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Is Bangladesh’s ‘nuclear prestige’ an illusion?

Does Bangladesh really require another nuclear power plant? Or is the decision partly motivated by the pursuit of prestige?

Consider setting up 2nd nuclear power plant

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday requested Russia’s state-run atomic energy agency Rosatom to consider building a second nuclear power plant in Rooppur.

5 Top Stories to Know Today

Dear readers, here is a quick round-up of the top stories to look out for 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.

Disposal of radioactive waste: Cabinet okays draft policy

The cabinet approves a draft policy for disposing of radioactive waste in light of the new nuclear power plant that is being built in the country.

Iran resumes talks with Russia to build new nuclear power plant

Iran resumes talks with Russia to build a new nuclear power plant capable of generating up to 3,000 megawatts of electricity, energy minister Reza Ardakanian says, according to the Tasnim news agency.

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.

Hinkley Point nuclear agreement reached

EDF Energy has reached an agreement with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) to build a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, Somerset.

Xi Jinping to sign Hinkley Point nuclear power deal in UK

China's leader Xi Jinping is expected to put the seal later on its contribution to what will be the first UK nuclear power plant to be built in a generation.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Is Bangladesh’s ‘nuclear prestige’ an illusion?

Does Bangladesh really require another nuclear power plant? Or is the decision partly motivated by the pursuit of prestige?

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

Consider setting up 2nd nuclear power plant

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday requested Russia’s state-run atomic energy agency Rosatom to consider building a second nuclear power plant in Rooppur.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

5 Top Stories to Know Today

Dear readers, here is a quick round-up of the top stories to look out for today.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

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.

October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019

Disposal of radioactive waste: Cabinet okays draft policy

The cabinet approves a draft policy for disposing of radioactive waste in light of the new nuclear power plant that is being built in the country.

August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018

Iran resumes talks with Russia to build new nuclear power plant

Iran resumes talks with Russia to build a new nuclear power plant capable of generating up to 3,000 megawatts of electricity, energy minister Reza Ardakanian says, according to the Tasnim news agency.

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.

October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015

Hinkley Point nuclear agreement reached

EDF Energy has reached an agreement with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) to build a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, Somerset.

October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015

Xi Jinping to sign Hinkley Point nuclear power deal in UK

China's leader Xi Jinping is expected to put the seal later on its contribution to what will be the first UK nuclear power plant to be built in a generation.

October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015

Russians complete Rooppur nuke power feasibility study; project design

The Russians have completed the feasibility study and prepared the design for construction of the Rooppur 2400 megawatt nuclear power plant.

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