Science and Technology Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Friday expressed his hope that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) will play a groundbreaking role in the national power sector. The adviser visited the plant construction site project in Ishwardi, Pabna on Friday and observed progress of the work. 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 Mazumder, 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: Dhaka Tribune January 16, 2026 17:00 UTC