ISHWARDI (Pabna), Nov 30 (UNB): Bangladesh entered the nuclear world on Thursday as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the main construction work on the much-awaited Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, the first-ever nuclear plant of the country.
She formally launched the main construction work on the plant by pouring concretes at the plant site at Rooppur in Iswardi, north off Pabna, in the morning.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, "This is a joyful day for us. Bangladesh enters the nuclear world with the beginning of the construction work of the main structure. It's a pride and joy for us as a nation."
Taking a swipe over those who are very much critical about the Nuclear Power Plant project, she said, "Many have raised various types of questions over the construction of this project. But, I think those who raise question lack self-confidence..."
"There's a quarter that raises questions in TV channels on various issues as some 23 satellite channels are in operation out of 44 channels. They shouldn't have thought that our patriotism is lesser than theirs."
Noting that her government has put utmost importance to ensuring overall nuclear security during construction of the plant, Hasina said this plant would surely be constructed in the country.
She said her government took initiatives to meet the high demand of electricity of people after taking office in 2009.
"We undertook short-, mid- and long-term plans to meet the demand. Now the total electricity production capacity rose to nearly 16,000 megawatt. About 83 per cent people have come under electricity coverage."
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