Disposal of nuclear waste no easy job :
Recent news updates have reported that Russia, who will supply, install and operate the proposed nuclear power plant in Rooppur (Pabna), has disagreed to handle spent-fuel, i.e. nuclear radioactive active waste. This waste management needs very special and expert handling as per international safety measures. Bangladesh doesn’t have the trained expertise in the field as yet.
We should bear in mind that nuclear waste disposal is more risky/dangerous than installation of the nuclear plant itself. Stringent safety precautions should be the topmost priority to prevent any accidents leading to nuclear radiation fall-out. We urge the concerned authorities to arrange for the disposal of nuclear waste to be carried in internationally regulated carriers.
Recent news updates have reported that Russia, who will supply, install and operate the proposed nuclear power plant in Rooppur (Pabna), has disagreed to handle spent-fuel, i.e. nuclear radioactive active waste. This waste management needs very special and expert handling as per international safety measures. Bangladesh doesn’t have the trained expertise in the field as yet.
We should bear in mind that nuclear waste disposal is more risky/dangerous than installation of the nuclear plant itself. Stringent safety precautions should be the topmost priority to prevent any accidents leading to nuclear radiation fall-out. We urge the concerned authorities to arrange for the disposal of nuclear waste to be carried in internationally regulated carriers.
Sirajul Islam (Retd.)
Resident Manager, Padma Oil Co. Ltd.
