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Elections 2026Delhi / Energy Bangla
Nuclear Reaction Begins at First Unit of Bangladesh
A controlled nuclear chain reaction has begun for the first time at the first unit of Bangladeshs Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking a major milestone in the commissioning of the countrys first nuclear power facility. The reaction, known as first criticality, began on Sunday afternoon, officials involved in the project confirmed. First criticality is the stage at which a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction, with neutron production sufficient to maintain continuous nuclear
11 Oct 2026 5:15 pm