Nuclear power in Bangladesh
nuclearchain.net/countries/bangladesh/ · data: Global Energy Monitor (GNPT, August 2026), CC BY 4.0 · printed from the live page
Bangladesh has no operating nuclear power reactors. 2 units appear in the record: 2 under construction.
Bangladesh is completing its first nuclear plant, Rooppur, built by Russia's Rosatom; unit 1 reached first criticality in October 2026. In July 2026 the power minister said no further large-scale plants would be pursued, while the government is in early talks on 300-400 MWe small modular reactors. Policy position as read on 2026-11-03: World Nuclear Association, Nuclear Power in Bangladesh (page dated 2026-11-02).
All units in Bangladesh
| Unit | Site | Status | Type | Gross MW | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooppur nuclear power plant 1 | Rooppur nuclear power plant | Under construction | PWR | 1,200 | 2026 |
| Rooppur nuclear power plant 2 | Rooppur nuclear power plant | Under construction | PWR | 1,200 | 2027 |
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Sources
- Global Nuclear Power Tracker, Global Energy Monitor, August 2026 release , CC BY 4.0 · retrieved 2026-09-06
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