Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant’s First Unit Gets Final Approval for Power Generation

The first unit of the country’s first nuclear power plant, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi, Pabna, has received final approval to begin generating electricity.

The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) granted the approval today, Thursday.

It has been learnt that all tests and inspections required before commencing generation have been successfully completed. As a result, the process of commercially generating electricity from the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has moved forward.

This marks a significant step forward for nuclear power generation in the country.