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Rooppur nuclear plant criticality approval highlights grid readiness challenges

The achievement of first criticality at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant marks a significant milestone, shifting focus toward grid stability and operational readiness.

The Business Standard ยท 13 October 2026, 3:40 PM

The attainment of first criticality at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant represents a major step forward in Bangladesh's nuclear energy sector. Experts emphasize that transitioning this milestone into a dependable source of baseload electricity will now depend heavily on maintaining grid stability, ensuring rigorous regulatory oversight, and achieving full operational readiness.