ROSATOM presented popular science books on nuclear energy to Bangla pupils

ROSATOM with the support of Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) distributed a popular science book titled "Nuclear power: Q&A" in 30 schools in the town of Pabna located in Rooppur region where the Bangladesh's first NPP is planned to be constructed according to Russian design.

The book contains 30 answers to the most frequently asked questions on nuclear power, NPPs' operation, its safety and ecological friendliness for population. It also contains descriptive photos of NPPs, nuclear fuel and other relevant illustrations

"At the beginning of the year we started to work on public awareness increase concerning nuclear power and on education for the country's population on its advantages and safety. It is especially important that we demonstrate benefits of nuclear energy to inhabitants of the region near to NPP construction site", - said Vladislav Bochkov, Vice-President of Rusatom International Network, a subsidiary of ROSATOM.

The book's presentation was carried out in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh on the bookfair Ekushey on February 26, 2015. Then the tirage was distributed in 20 schools in the towns of Ishwardi and Pakshi. The book became the first printed edition in Bangla where the basics of nuclear power are explained comprehensively both for children and grown-ups.

This year Rosatom plans to organise some more educational events for local residents in Ishwardi and in Pabna. Moreover, there will be created a modern Information center on Nuclear energy in Rooppur in the years to come which will provide information on nuclear power on the whole and on Rooppur project in particular. The book has already been distributed among the visitors of the Infromation center in Dhaka which opened in 2013 and has already been visited by more than 20000 children and adults.