Big talks
The statement of State Minister for Science & Technology that the Rooppur nuclear power plant would hopefully start generating power in five years adding 1000 MW of electricity to the national grid is big news for the nation that is suffering from crippling power crisis. This would-be nuclear power plant was established about half a century ago on 260 acres of land at Rooppur in Pabna. Even today I cherish the fond memory of participating in precession demanding the construction of this nuclear power plant during my student life at BUET in late sixties. Responsible Ministers of this government are also telling that the first Padma Bridge at Mawa and the second one at Paturia will be completed within the next 3-5 years. The Prime Minister herself told that whatever it costs, the government would retrieve the country's complete river system.
This is good news but also seems to be big talks. It is not clear how the colossal costs of these projects will be managed. There is not enough money for setting up even the conventional power plants. If one Padma Bridge at Mawa can be materialized, a major part of the country will be benefited with positive impact on our national economy through utilizing Mongla port. In reality, it is seen that the government cannot even maintain normal ferry services by dredging the rivers. So one can question how it will be done for all the rivers of the country.
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