Bangladesh begins loading fuel for its first nuclear power plant to ease crippling power shortages

Published on 28 April 2026

First uranium loading starts Tuesday, weeks ahead of early output

Bangladesh is set to begin loading uranium fuel on Tuesday for its first nuclear power station, the Rooppur plant. The 2,400 MW facility aims to relieve an overstretched power grid, with about 300 MW hoped to be generated early by August and full production targeted for late 2027. Construction started in 2017 for a roughly $11 billion project.

Bangladesh starts loading uranium fuel for Rooppur’s first nuclear unit
Plant designed for 2,400 MW to reduce pressure on the power grid
Around 300 MW is targeted by August, with full production later
Project began in 2017 with an estimated $11 billion cost

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Bangladesh begins loading fuel for its first nuclear power plant to ease crippling power shortages

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