Information Center on Nuclear Energy in Dhaka (ICONE) has launched a special bus journey that will travel nearly 20 districts of the country to create public interest in science and technology and raise awareness about the safety of nuclear technology and its versatile use.

A specially branded passenger bus started the 5-day journey from Dhaka on Thursday, said a Rosatom press release.

The Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) and Rosatom, the Russian contractor engaged to build the 2,400 MW Rooppur nuclear power plant, have been extending their support to make the tour a success.

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 Science and Technology Minister Yeafesh Osman  formally inaugurated the Nuclear Bus Tour at a simple ceremony in front of the Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Bhaban in the city.

Dr. Md. Shawkat Akbar, Project Director, Construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project and Managing Director of Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Ltd. (NPCBL) and Alok Chakraborty, Chief Administrative Officer of BAEC were present on the occasion.

During the tour, different public events will be organised at different places along the route to attract people and to ensure their active participation.

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Different plans have been chalked out including road-side public interaction, visit of schools and universities, distribution of informative leaflets, booklets, science-based quiz competition and games among others.

Most active participants and winners of the competitions will be awarded with attractive souvenirs.

The Nuclear Bus will return to Dhaka on December 27. This special initiative has been taken within the framework of Russia-Bangladesh joint communication plan on nuclear energy.