Rooppur-Nuclear

Nuclear fuel designated for the second unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh could not arrive from Russia on schedule. Despite all preparations being in place, the problem occurred because permission to use the airspace of a particular country was not granted. The special cargo flight carrying the nuclear fuel was scheduled to arrive in Dhaka last Thursday. However, the flight was canceled at the last moment. Russia is now trying to send the fuel next month through a diffe...

Bangladesh will receive cooperation from the United States for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The two sides have signed an agreement for this purpose. The BNP Media Cell announced the signing of the agreement on strategic civil nuclear cooperation on its Facebook page on Saturday. On behalf of Bangladesh, Prime Minister's Adviser for Science and Technology Rehan Asad signed the agreement. US Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg signed it on behalf of the United States...

Improved liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply has brought some relief. However, it is uncertain how long this relief will last. Meanwhile, gas fired power plants have regained momentum in production. But coal shortages and mechanical faults have reduced output from thermal power plants. In addition, rising temperatures have pushed up electricity demand. As a result, more hours of load shedding have been added. The lack of electricity amid intense heat has disrupted public life. Officials fr...