Bangladesh, May 5 -- The government's bold and far-sighted initiative to establish the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has reached a historic milestone.

On April 28, 2026, the loading of nuclear fuel officially began in the first unit of the plant, marking Bangladesh's triumphant entry into the nuclear power age.

This landmark project stands as a shining example of the government's strong political will and strategic vision for a self-reliant and energy-secure Bangladesh.

The foundation of this achievement was laid through a major agreement signed with Russia on 25 December 2015.

In a significant recent development, Russia has shown continued strong support for the project.

In February 2025, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev met...