Bangladesh begins fuel loading at Rooppur nuclear power plant Unit 1

Direct fact

On 28 April 2026, Bangladesh began uranium fuel loading at Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant on the banks of the Padma River in Pabna district.

Key specifics

• The plant has 2 units of 1,200 MW each, for a total capacity of 2,400 MW.
• Trial supply of 300 MW to the national grid is targeted by August 2026.
• Full commercial generation is projected within 10 months.
• The project is expected to meet 10-12% of Bangladesh’s electricity demand.
• Rooppur is Bangladesh’s first nuclear power facility and its largest infrastructure project.

Exam lens

Question type: international energy project, capacity and location match. Key facts: Bangladesh, 28 April 2026, Rooppur, 2,400 MW, Padma River, Pabna, 10-12%. TNPSC one-liner: “Which Bangladesh project began fuel loading in April 2026 and has 2 units of 1,200 MW each?”