Download Link for Energy & Power Vol 23 Issue 03 (July 16, 2025) as PDF/userfiles/EP_23_03(1).pdf

 The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant was supposed to mark a new era for Bangladesh—an ambitious leap into the world of nuclear energy. Years later, the dream is still alive, but the journey has been bumpy. Sanctions on Russia, delayed payments, and equipment bottlenecks have slowed things down. Now, the first unit might finally load fuel in December 2025 if international inspectors give the go-ahead. What’s remarkable is that despite the delays, the cost hasn’t spiraled out of control, a rare achievement in big projects like this. But the real cost may be something harder to measure: time lost, public confidence shaken, and opportunities missed. One of Rooppur’s biggest weaknesses has been the lack of clear communication. The public has been left in the dark too often, with vague updates and official silence. That’s troubling for a project that deals with nuclear fuel and national security. Leadership is the other missing piece. After political changes pushed Rooppur out of the spotlight, the project seems to have lost its urgency. But nuclear power isn’t something you can put on pause. It demands steady hands, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment.

Rooppur is more than a plant—it’s a promise. A promise of cleaner, more reliable energy. A promise of Bangladesh stepping confidently into the future. That promise is still within reach, but only if the people in charge bring transparency, professionalism, and purpose back to the table. Now is the time to deliver—not just electricity, but trust.

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