Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday announced that the government will build another nuclear power plant in the Southern region of the country after the Rooppur nuclear power plant. "In future, we'll build another power plant in the Southern region of the country," she said while addressing a function after inaugurating six highly sensitive scientific installations at Bangladesh Atomic Commission at Ganakbari. Hasina said that after assuming office, the present govt had taken steps to built a nuclear power plant in Rooppur, which is 2000 (1000+1000) MW to meet the growing demand of power in the country. She said all preparations for the construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant have been completed. The Prime Minister also said that the government has a plan to set up two new medical universities in Ctg and Rajshahi. She said that like other scientifically advanced country, her government is also attaching top priority to scientific research for expediting economic development. Terming the inauguration of the two scientific facilities as the opening of a new horizon in the field of country's nuclear research, the Prime Minister urged the scientists to ensure highest application of domestic capability and resources. She also asked them to accelerate development in different sectors including agriculture, education, health and infrastructure as well as to ensure combating the risk of climate change with domestic technology. Hasina said that during its previous tenure, her government established 12 science and technology universities and four agriculture universities, as well as a medical university for enhancing research. The Prime Minister mentioned that the role of scientists and researchers is very crucial in successful implementation of 'Vision 2021' for economic prosperity of the country. State Minister for Science and Technology architect Yeafesh Osman presided over the function. unb