Dhaka, April 28 -- Fuel loading has begun in the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking the final stage before the start of nuclear power generation in Bangladesh.

This is considered a historic milestone in the country's energy sector. Electricity generation of around 300 megawatts from the first unit is expected to begin gradually from August.

The first shipment of nuclear fuel arrived in Dhaka from Russia by air on September 28, 2023. Several additional shipments followed. Under strict security measures, the fuel was transported by road to Rooppur in October, where it has since been stored. A total of 164 fuel bundles, including one spare, were brought into the country. Each bundle used at Rooppur contains 312 fuel rod...