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‘Attempt to tarnish’: Putin flays Bangladesh over charges of graft in nuclear project

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Last updated: December 25, 2024 2:31 pm
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New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has hit out at Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim government over the alleged graft accusations related to the Rooppur nuclear power project in Bangladesh. In a significant statement on Tuesday, Russia’s nuclear energy agency, Rosatom, described the remarks by the Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission as an “attempt to tarnish” the Rooppur nuclear power project.

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‘Committed to policy of openness’What are the allegations?

In the statement, Rosatom reiterated that the US$2.65 billion Rooppur project is transparent and open and that it is ready to defend the charges in court. The corruption charges were levelled by the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government, which took reins after Sheikh Hasina’s government was toppled in Bangladesh.

‘Committed to policy of openness’

In a statement, Rosatom pointed out, “Rosatom is committed to a policy of openness in all its projects and the principle of tackling corruption, maintaining a transparent procurement system. External audits regularly confirm the openness of the project’s business processes. Rosatom State Corporation is ready to defend its interests and reputation in court.”

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What are the allegations?

On Monday, the Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission had issued a statement alleging that the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members, including her niece and UK MP Tulip Siddiq, transferred around US$900 million to offshore entities in Malaysia.

Mentioning an internal investigation report, the panel said that it had detected “irregularities” amounting to almost US$5 billion in the Rooppur nuclear power project, under construction since 2011. A BDNews report said that the Rooppur nuclear power plant project is under scanner for an alleged embezzlement of US$5 billion.

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TAGGED:Bangladesh CorruptionBangladesh politicsInternational corruptionNuclear power plant scandalRooppur Nuclear Power PlantRooppur nuclear project corruptionRosatomRussia Bangladesh RelationsSheikh HasinaYunus-led interim government
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