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Bangladesh, Russia to deepen cooperation for energy security
Likhachev responded positively and assured that Rosatom would take steps in this direction
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 10 Jun 2026, 09:39 PM
Photo: Courtesy
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a meeting with Director General of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev in Moscow on Tuesday.
During the meeting, they discussed about the nuclear
energy cooperation between Bangladesh and Russia, said a press release.
Mentioning the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) as
one of the most significant elements in our bilateral relationship, the foreign
minister emphasised its role in strengthening Bangladesh’s energy security and
enhancing macroeconomic resilience.
Noting the successful completion of fuel loading at
unit-1 in May 2026, the foreign minister requested Russian authority for
continued technical coordination on synchronisation with national grid and
commercial operation.
The Russian side mentioned that the process would be
completed very shortly. Rosatom officials indicated that the unit-2 would be
operational by next Summer.
Referring to the discussion during the recent meeting
of Likhachev with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the foreign minister enquired
about technical and economic aspects of small modular reactors (SMR) as a part
of a diversified and resilient future energy demand.
Likhachev indicated the possibility of offering
floating nuclear power plant unit to Bangladesh.
Foreign minister sought expanded cooperation in
building new generation of nuclear professionals in reactor engineering,
operations, and regulatory governance. He emphasised for appropriate training
of professionals from Bangladesh so that they could contribute in smooth
implementation and maintenance of the national flagship project with further
possibility to work in similar projects overseas.
Likhachev responded positively and assured that
Rosatom would take steps in this direction.
Khalilur is on a three-day official visit to Russian
Federation at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Foreign Affairs Adviser to Prime Minister Humaiun
Kobir was present at the meeting.