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Rooppur nuclear fuel shipment delayed due to Pakistan airspace clearance issues

The transport of nuclear fuel for the Rooppur power plant has been delayed after Pakistan failed to provide airspace clearance.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 28 September 2026, 10:05 AM

According to reports from ANI, the shipment of nuclear fuel destined for the Rooppur power plant was scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on 24 September. However, the flight could not proceed as planned because Pakistan did not grant the necessary airspace clearance.