Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh has announced that it will begin connecting nuclear power to the national grid within this year, marking a major step in its energy sector as the country faces an ongoing energy crisis driven by the West Asia situation.

According to officials, at least one unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi Upazila is expected to start supplying electricity to the national grid this year with national support, as the government moves to strengthen energy security and ensure a stable power supply.

The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has issued a commissioning licence to begin fuel loading activities for the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

The approval was granted followi...