Bangladesh and the United States signed an agreement on peaceful uses of nuclear energy, continuing a cooperation effort first started in 1981. The signing happened in Dhaka, with advisers from both governments. The agreement could support nuclear technology transfer and safeguards, though details on specific scope were not released. Meanwhile, fuel for Unit 2 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, built with Rosatom assistance, has not arrived as planned. Officials cite unclear airspace restrictions but did not name the blocking country. The plant's first unit already received fuel in 2023. Once operational, the two VVER-1200 reactors will add 2,400 MW of baseload power, a major step for Bangladesh's low-carbon generation mix.
