7th batch of uranium for RNPP arrives in Rooppur

The seventh consignment of uranium for the first unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project arrived in Pabna’s Rooppur on Friday morning under special security arrangements.

The convoy carrying uranium entered the nuclear power plant at 8:00 am on Friday, said Ashish Kumar Sanyal, officer-in-charge (OC) of Pakshi Highway Police Station.

OC Ashish said the convoy carrying uranium left the capital in the morning and crossed the Bangabandhu Bridge and reached Rooppur project area via Banpara in Natore and Dashuria in Pabna's Ishwardi.

Law enforcement agencies were working to ensure tight security in view of the arrival of uranium. As part of the security measures, the movement of vehicles through the Pabna-Natore-Kushtia highway has been restricted from the morning until the convoy reaches the project area.