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Nuclear fuel delivery for Rooppur Unit-2 to begin in October: Rosatom

DHAKA, Sept 29, 2026 (BSS) - The delivery of nuclear fuel for Unit-2 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is scheduled to begin in October 2026, according to a statement received here today. The statement issued by Rosatom yesterday said that the fuel delivery will continue through December, with the supplies expected to be completed by the end of December. The fuel will be shipped in several consignments by air in accordance with the terms of the contract and the project schedule, the Russian state nuclear corporation said.

Nuclear fuel delivery for Rooppur Unit-2 to begin in October: Rosatom

Preparatory Meeting for International Festival of Youth 2026 Held in Dhaka

The Russian House in Dhaka, in cooperation with the Bangladesh International Youth Foundation (BIYF), hosted a preparatory meeting for the International Festival of Youth 2026, bringing together Bangladeshi young people

UK Export Finance highlights up to £2bn support for Bangladeshi buyers of UK goods and services

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK Government's export credit agency, is engaging with government, financial institutions and business leaders in Bangladesh this week to raise awareness of financing solutions that

British High Commission Dhaka Celebrates Bangladesh's Next Generation of Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars

Putin congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated newly elected Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, wishing him success in serving the people of Bangladesh. In a congratulatory message, the Russian President extended...

UK government announces £355,000 in humanitarian assistance to support flood-affected people in Southeast and Northeast Bangladesh

The UK government is providing £355,000 (approx. BDT 5.7 crore) in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support more than 55,000 people affected by flooding in Southeast and Northeast Bangladesh. Managed by Start...

EU invites PM to address Global Gateway Forum

European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Monday handed over an invitation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to deliver a keynote...

Day of Remembrance and Sorrow Commemorated by the Russian House in Dhaka

A series of commemorative events dedicated to the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow were organized by the Russian House in Dhaka to honor the millions of victims of the Great...

UK envoy calls on PM, expresses interest in investment in aviation sector

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and expressed interest in investment in Bangladesh's aviation sector once the third terminal...

Russia offers floating nuclear plant option to Bangladesh

Russia has indicated the possibility of offering a floating nuclear power plant unit to Bangladesh as the two countries explored future cooperation in advanced nuclear technologies and long-term energy security. The proposal came during...

Germany seeks to expand cooperation in trade, technology, education and research with Bangladesh

The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), in collaboration with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Bangladesh, organized the second session of the “Meet the Ambassador” series on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 10:30...