Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced that the government will build another nuclear power plant in the Southern region of the country after the Rooppur nuclear power plant.
She made the announcement while addressing a function after inaugurating six highly sensitive scientific installations at Bangladesh Atomic Commission at Ganakbari in Savar on September 6.
She said that after assuming office, the present government had taken steps to built a nuclear power plant in Rooppur, which is 2000 (1000+1000) MW to meet the growing demand of power in the country.
She said all preparations for the construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant have been completed.
The Prime Minister also said that the government has a plan to set up two new medical universities in Chittagong and Rajshahi. “Gradually, we’ll set up medical university in each division of the country.”
She mentioned that the government will utilize nuclear power for peaceful purposes only.
Hasina called upon the scientists to give emphasis on applied research along with basic research focusing on the socio-economic development goal of the country.
She said that like other scientifically advanced country, her government is also attaching top priority to scientific research for expediting economic development.
Terming the inauguration of the two scientific facilities as the opening of a new horizon in the field of country’s nuclear research, the Prime Minister urged the scientists to ensure highest application of domestic capability and resources.
She said the construction of Rooppur Nuclear Plant has been delayed as the previous BNP government didn’t carry forward the initiative.
State Minister for Science and Technology architect Yeafesh Osman presided over the function.
Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Science and Technology Alhaj Dabirul Islam, local parliament member Talukder Towhid Jang Murad, secretary of the Science and Technology Ministry Rafiqul Islam and chairman of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission ASM Firoz also spoke on the occasion.
Source: Energy bangla.com
