Rooppur nuclear power plant

Rooppur receives uranium in ceremony attended virtually by Hasina, Putin

Bangladesh today officially received the first batch of uranium for its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) to become the 33rd nuclear power-producing country of the world

52 Years of Bangladesh's Independence / The unfinished fight for people’s freedom

Bangladesh was supposed to be a country run by its people, but we are dangerously moving towards a country being run by a coterie.

Rooppur Nuke Power Plant: Launching not before 2025

The Rooppur nuclear power plant is likely to be delayed further if the recent revision of one of the associated projects is any indication.

Surprising that Russia changed name of US-sanctioned ship: Momen

It was surprising that Russia changed the name of a US-sanctioned ship and sent it with equipment for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said 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.

Rooppur Power Plant to get high-powered nuclear reactors: Rosatom DG

Rooppur Power Plant to get high-powered nuclear reactors: Rosatom DG

PM opens installation of 2nd reactor at Rooppur nuke plant

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 19, 2022) inaugurated the installation of the second and final reactor at the country's first Rooppur nuclear power plant.

Record $10b foreign aid used last fiscal year

Bangladesh’s use of foreign assistance reached a new record high of $10 billion in fiscal year 2021-22, primarily behind vaccinations, one-time budget support, economic recovery from the pandemic and implementation of mega projects.

Belarusian worker at Rooppur plant project found dead in dormitory

A foreign worker at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project has been found dead in his dormitory in Pabna’s Ishwardi.

May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020

Rooppur power plant scam: HC denies bail to contractor in 2 cases

The High Court refuses to grant bail to contractor Shahadat Hossain in two separate cases filed over the much-discussed corruption in purchasing furniture and household items for officials of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna.

March 29, 2020
March 29, 2020

Construction work of Rooppur nuclear power plant runs under medical monitoring

Construction work of Rooppur Nuclear Plant Project (RNPP) at Pabna’s Ishwardi upazila is running without any hassle thanks to close medical observation at the project site, amidst the threat of the coronavirus outbeak.

March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020

Coronavirus suspicion: Belarus national working at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant sent to Dhaka

A citizen of Belarus working at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna has been sent to Dhaka for tests on suspicion of coronavirus infection.

November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019

Ecnec approves project to enhance security of Roopur Nuclear Power Plant

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved six projects, including Tk 3,449.05 crore Physical Protection System (PPS) Project for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

September 15, 2019
September 15, 2019

Pillow-curtain scam a pilferage only: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader describes the pillow scam in Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and curtain procurement irregularity in Faridpur Medical College Hospital as a "pilferage" only.

September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019

Rooppur plant’s cost higher as it is a new experience for Bangladesh

Science and Technology Affairs Minister Yeafesh Osman says that the installation cost of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is higher than that of India as Bangladesh is new to implement such a power plant.

July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019

Rooppur Power Plant: Govt probe finds Tk 36.4cr anomaly

Two government probe committees have found anomalies involving Tk 36.4 crore in purchasing furniture and other household items for officials of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna.

July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019

Rooppur power plant: Probe body finds anomalies of Tk 36.4cr

The committee formed to investigate the irregularities at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has found anomalies of Tk 36.4 crore in purchasing furniture and other household items for its officials and other employees.

July 2, 2019
July 2, 2019

Rooppur Power Plant: HC seeks to know steps against 'irregularities'

The High Court wants to know the steps taken against the officials concerned who are involved in alleged irregularities in purchasing furniture and other household items for officials and other employees of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019

Rooppur Plant Engr withdrawn over alleged irregularities

The Public Works Department (PWD) has withdrawn an executive engineer from Pabna over alleged irregularities in purchasing furniture and other household items for a housing project of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

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