Ishwardi:The third shipment of uranium designated for the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has safely arrived at the facility in Ishwardi, Pabna. The uranium was transported by road under stringent security measures.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the convoy carrying the uranium arrived at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant premises at precisely 1003 am, as confirmed by site in-charge Ruhul Quddus Tutul.
The uranium shipment began its journey from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 456 am. It was escorted by members of the Bangladesh Army to ensure its secure transport. Throughout the route, additional security was provided by the Special Security Force, the police, and various intelligence agencies. Law enforcement personnel were strategically positioned at key points to maintain security integrity.
The uranium had initially arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tuesday night via flight. Officials from the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority were present to receive the shipment.