Under stringent security measures enforced by law enforcement agencies, another consignment of uranium, the nuclear fuel imported from Russia, has arrived at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant located in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna. This marks the third shipment designated for the project's second unit. The convoy carrying the nuclear fuel reached the plant site on Tuesday morning.
According to project officials, the convoy transporting the nuclear fuel departed from the capital's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early in the morning bound for Pabna. Traversing the Jamuna Bridge and passing through Natore via the Kushtia-Pabna highway, the convoy arrived at the Rooppur site around 8:00 AM. Upon arrival, Russian nationals working on the project welcomed the convoy.
Detailing the operation, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Site In-Charge Ruhul Kuddus told Chitra Post, "This consignment is the third shipment for the project's second unit. Around 8:30 AM, the lorries carrying the nuclear fuel reached the project area under the special security of the army and other law enforcement agencies. This fuel will be stored at the power plant in strict compliance with international guidelines."
To ensure the safe transit of the convoy, comprehensive security arrangements were implemented along the entire route from Dhaka to Pabna. Alongside the Bangladesh Army, police and the Special Response Battalion (SRB) actively participated in maintaining security throughout the journey.
