Bangladesh begins fuel loading at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant on 28 April 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 30 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Bangladesh began loading uranium fuel into the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant on 28 April 2026.
The nuclear power station has a total capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW).
The construction of the $11 billion plant commenced in 2017.
The plant is expected to meet up to 10 per cent of the power demands of Bangladesh.
Initial power generation of approximately 300 MW is targeted for August, with full production expected in late 2027.