Bangladesh nears nuclear debut as energy crisis deepens

Energy Fuel loaded into first unit of Russia-built plant, but startup months away The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi in Pabna, Bangladesh, on Oct.4, 2023. With the start of operations later this year, the plant will offer a buffer against future energy shocks. © AP DHAKA — Bangladesh on Tuesday began loading fuel into the country’s first nuclear power plant, marking a significant step in reducing the country’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels highlighted by the fallout from the Iran war.