The Dhaka Times Desk Bangladesh made a new history in the world. Bangladesh entered the nuclear club for the first time in the country through the transfer of uranium from Rooppur nuclear power plant.
A new horizon in the power sector has begun for Bangladesh today. Along with this, Bangladesh debuted as the 33rd member country of the nuclear club.
Today, Thursday (October 5) at 3 pm, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant's fuel transfer certificate and model were awarded. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the commissioning ceremony virtually.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi was also virtually involved in the uranium transfer ceremony.
At this time, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Rooppur nuclear power plant is a big step towards the development of the country and building a smart Bangladesh. He said, 'We will use nuclear power to protect peace.'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia will not only install the power plant - it will also provide all kinds of technical support and supply of fuel throughout the project.
Putin also said that the Rooppur nuclear power project will play a special role in meeting the needs of the growing economy of Bangladesh. 20 thousand Bangladeshis have been directly employed in this project. Also many other companies are working on this project. It is also contributing to employment. India has also contributed to the implementation of this project.
Vladimir Putin said that the Soviet Union was the first country to recognize Bangladesh after its independence. The golden jubilee of Bangabandhu's visit to Moscow was also celebrated last year.
Putin also said that this power plant will meet 10 percent of Bangladesh's electricity needs. It will also reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Due to which the environment of the country will be protected.
On the occasion of the commissioning program, the entire people of Ishwardi celebrated. A joyful atmosphere is created in Rooppur nuclear power plant. The event was organized in a huge pandal in the open field adjacent to the project area office.
It has been seen that pictures of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the President of Russia have been installed at various points of the power plant. Apart from the photo of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, various photos of the construction contract of Rooppur Power Plant have been placed as memorials.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Russian President Vladimir Putin joined virtually at 2:42 pm after the invited guests took their seats by 1:30 pm for the commissioning ceremony. Nuclear scientist and project director Dr. introduced the introduction of the project at the beginning. Md. Shaukat Akbar
A video was then shown on the production of nuclear fuel and handing over of the first batch at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
Architect Yafes Osman, Minister of Science and Technology, gave the president's speech on the occasion. After the Minister's speech, certificates and models of nuclear fuel transfer were awarded. On behalf of Russia, Director General of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev handed over the certificate and model to Yafes Osman. Then Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina spoke last.
Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology gave a welcome speech at the event. Ali Hossain. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) spoke from a virtual connection. The main contractor of Rooppur power plant, Rosatom, Director General Alexey Likhachev spoke.
Currently there are 449 nuclear power plants in 30 countries of the world. The amount of electricity generated from them is about 12 percent of the total electricity generated. Another 65 nuclear power plants are said to be under construction in 14 countries. A further 173 nuclear power plants in 27 countries by 2025 are also in the process.
It should be noted that only one kg of uranium is capable of producing heat equal to about 100 tons of coal. To produce the same amount of heat by burning oil, 60 tonnes of diesel is required.
After the nuclear power plant's uranium reached the country on September 28, it was taken to Rooppur on September 29 through tight security. 75 tonnes of uranium is required to start the first unit (1200 MW) of this power plant. 18 months of uninterrupted power supply after refueling once. Then after removing one-third of uranium i.e. 25 tons of nuclear waste, new uranium rods have to be placed there. Then it will continue for another 18 months. Thus the fuel must be partially changed every 18 months.
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