Dhaka, June 8 -- Russia has described the construction of Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant in Rooppur as the flagship project of the bilateral partnership, noting that once fully operational, the nuclear power plant will provide up to 10% of the country's total electricity generation.

Based on Russian technology, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, the foundation for Bangladesh's nuclear industry has been laid, and qualified national personnel have been trained for it.

The first power unit was commissioned on April 28, and the second unit could also be launched this year.

"Russian expertise in conventional energy is in high demand in Bangladesh. Between 2012 and 2023, Gazprom International Limited, a subsidiary of PJSC Gazprom, dr...