The nuclear power plant is being constructed at Rooppur of Ishwardi Upazila on the bank of the river Padma, about 160 km northwest of Dhaka.

[12] In 1987–88, another feasibility study was conducted by Lahmeyer International and Motor Columbus which proved that the site was technically, economically, and financially viable for a 300-500 MW nuclear power plant.

[14] Two years later, in 2007, the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) put forth a proposal for the construction of two 500 MW nuclear reactors in Rooppur, aiming for completion by 2015.

[13] On 27 June 2013, the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) and Atomstroyexport signed the first contract, which covered the Feasibility Studies, Engineering Survey, and Environmental Impact Assessment.

[23] Following this development, three days later, The Daily Star echoed criticism from Germany-based Transparency International about increased costs, from statements of around US$4 billion made earlier in the same year.

[25] However, in September 2013, Marat Mustasin, general director of Atomenergoproekt, clarified in an interview with Nuclear.Ru that although the geological survey at Rooppur would be conducted under the VVER-TOI project, a decision on which specific reactor design the plant would be adjusted to would be made later.

[26] In October 2013, Valery Limarenko, president of the United Company NIAEP-Atomstroyexport, said that he expected the Rooppur Nuclear Project to be based on a modified AES-2006 design.

[32] The following month, Rosatom began installing a 200-tonne core catcher as the first large piece of equipment in the reactor building of Rooppur 1, describing it as "a unique protection system".

[33] When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Bangladesh in early 2020, many projects such as the Dhaka Metro Rail were stalled, but the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant remained on track to be completed by 2023 or 2024.

[37] On 18 December 2018, Rosatom announced that its Engineering Division had successfully completed the construction and installation work at Unit 1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

[12] These tanks are designed to automatically inject boric acid solution into the core when the pressure in the Reactor Coolant System falls below a specified threshold.

[61] Reducing dependence on electricity generated from oil and gas is crucial for Bangladesh due to the depletion of these resources and their adverse effects on the environment.

[64] Experts believe that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will play a crucial role in ensuring energy security and reducing CO2 emissions at a low cost.

[65] Additionally, a research article published in 2020 indicates that the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of the Rooppur NPP is competitive with those of coal, oil, and renewable energy sources.

[61] The research article also points out that the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of the Rooppur NPP is currently higher than that of gas-based power plants in Bangladesh.

[67] On 17 August 2024, Global Defense Corp alleged that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members embezzled over $5 billion in kickbacks for the purchase of two VVER-1200 reactors from Rosatom.

[56] The press release further stated that the absence of any corruption on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Project can be proven by the fact that Russian law does not allow direct transfer of funds of export credits to the sovereign borrower.

[73] On 3 September 2024, the chairman of the National Democratic Movement, Bobby Hajjaj, submitted a petition to the High Court asking the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate allegations of $5 billion in embezzlement from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project by Sheikh Hasina and her family members.

[76][77] The Daily Telegraph reported on February 4, 2025, that the ACC received claims indicating that a luxury flat in London, now valued at £700,000, that had been given to Tulip Siddiq was allegedly purchased with embezzled funds from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project.

[78] However, Labour sources clarified that the flat, gifted to Tulip Siddiq by a businessman associated with her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, had been given to her in 2004, suggesting it is not related to the nuclear agreement signed in 2013.

[79][80] However, a research paper published in 2020 suggests that the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is expected to be lower than the global average of US 9.59 cents/kWh.