Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam announced that 300 megawatts of electricity from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will be connected to Bangladesh’s national grid by the end of August 2026. He also stated that the government expects to complete nuclear fuel loading for the plant’s second unit by April 2027. The minister made these remarks on June 12 at a high-level roundtable and seminar in Ishwardi, Pabna, focused on nuclear energy strategy and Bangladesh’s future direction.

Anam emphasized that Bangladesh’s investment in nuclear technology is aimed at national development, innovation, and public welfare, while also requiring strong institutional capacity, skilled human resources, and a robust safety culture. He noted that the country achieved a historic milestone on April 28 with the first nuclear fuel loading at Rooppur, marking Bangladesh’s entry into the group of technologically advanced nations using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

According to the minister, the Rooppur project will eventually supply about 2,400 megawatts to the national grid, strengthening energy security and supporting economic growth. The event was attended by lawmakers, officials, and representatives from the International Atomic Energy Agency.