Bangladesh, Oct. 25 -- The first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is poised to begin its power startup operation on 25 October, but the process hinges on final clearance from the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA), project officials said.

All tests and activities under Stage B-2, including physics tests, have been completed successfully, and the relevant reports were submitted to the regulatory authority on Wednesday (21 October).

The unit can move into Stage C, the preparatory phase for electricity generation, once BAERA grants approval.

Dr Md Zahedul Hassan, managing director of Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited (NPCBL), confirmed that the required tests and activities had been completed.

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