Investment in nuclear technology will boost national growth: Faqir Mahbub
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ROOPPUR, Pabna, June 12, 2026 (BSS) – Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam right now mentioned investing in nuclear technology is actually an funding in national growth, innovation, and the welfare of the individuals.
He emphasised {that a} profitable nuclear programme requires not solely technology and infrastructure but in addition sturdy establishments, expert human sources, an efficient regulatory framework, transparency, accountability, and, above all, a sturdy tradition of security and safety.
The minister made these remarks whereas talking because the chief visitor at a seminar titled “High-Level Strategic Roundtable Discussion: Nuclear Energy – Strategy, Realities and Bangladesh’s Path Forward” held at a resort in Ishwardi, right here.
The minister mentioned Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone on April 28, 2026, by loading nuclear gasoline into the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
He described this as not solely a technological achievement but in addition a landmark national second. Through this accomplishment, Bangladesh joined the ranks of nations possessing superior and complex applied sciences, he mentioned.
Anam mentioned nuclear vitality gives dependable, large-scale, low-carbon electrical energy across the clock. Unlike many different vitality sources, it’s not depending on climate situations, he mentioned, including that nuclear energy strengthens vitality safety, promotes industrial growth, and contributes to environmental sustainability.
Once absolutely operational, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will add roughly 2,400 megawatts of electrical energy to the national grid, he talked about.
He additional famous that the worth of nuclear technology extends far past electrical energy technology. Nuclear science performs an necessary position in healthcare by means of most cancers analysis and remedy, in agriculture by means of the event of improved crop varieties, and in trade by means of superior purposes, he mentioned.
It additionally contributes considerably to meals safety, water administration, environmental monitoring, and scientific analysis, he mentioned.
The minister known as upon universities, analysis establishments and coaching facilities to put larger emphasis on nuclear science, nuclear engineering, and associated fields of research.
The Science and Technology Ministry and the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) with the cooperation of the International Atomic Energy Agency organized the seminar.
Science and Technology Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain chaired it whereas senior authorities officers, together with Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain, Project Director of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant have been additionally current.