Science and Technology Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed today visited Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi, Pabna. Photo : PIDISWAHRDI, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - Science and Technology Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed today expressed his hope that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) will play a groundbreaking role in the national power sector. The nuclear power plant is being established following all international rules and regulations. During the inspection, cabinet secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid, finance secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Majumder, economic relations division secretary Md Shahriar Quader Siddiqui, science and technology secretary Md Anwar Hossain were present. Chairman of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Authority and the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Construction Project Director were present at the time.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 16, 2026 13:08 UTC