Online Desk 

Although the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is scheduled to begin supplying electricity to Bangladesh's national grid on a trial basis in August, several key agreements remain unresolved.

Among the outstanding issues are the final agreement on the management of spent nuclear fuel, the determination of electricity tariffs, and arrangements related to the plant's operation and maintenance. Experts have cautioned that proceeding with power generation without ensuring transparency and long-term safety on these matters could pose significant risks.

Project authorities, however, maintain that commercial operation cannot begin without approval from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and insist that all necessary preparations are progressing according to schedule.

Concerns also remain over the capacity of the national power grid, the repayment of Russian project loans, and the long-term financial implications of the country's first nuclear power plant.