Remote villages now in vibe of urban essence

Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent :
Under-construction Rooppur Nuclear Power Project (RNPP) has prompted economic prosperity and cultural development in remote areas surrounding Ishwardi. Just a few months ago there was skepticism and concern among the locals about the implementation of the Rooppur nuclear power project. But with the efforts of about 30 thousand local and foreign employees, the project has changed the fate of the area and the people living here.
Today, the whole country along with the locals is aspiring huge potential project with greater economic growth in the future. Rooppur, a remote village of Ishwardi, has greatly been improved due to the direct impact of this nuclear power project being constructed.
The presence of around five thousand Russians, Belarusians, Kazakhs and Indians has drastically changed the present-day economic landscape of the region. All the residential buildings have been built. Along with this, there are many resorts with magnificent shopping malls, local and foreign restaurants and modern services. Economic activity in the region has dramatically strengthened thanks to the project.
A ‘Green City’ has been built here to accommodate foreigners, where twenty skyscrapers have been built with all modern amenities and impeccable security. Thousands of people have been employed in various establishments like hotels, restaurants, cafes, salons, raw markets, markets outside the Green City. Pakshi, Sahapur, Rooppur and Ishwardi towns have developed several shopping malls, resorts and three-star quality star hotels to cater to the daily needs of foreign nationals. Signage in Russian is hung to attract the attention of Russian buyers. Fruit and vegetable sellers also now know enough Russian to carry on their business.
Daily exchange between Russians and locals has created a wonderful blend of language, culture and friendship.
Exchange of ideas in Russian language and culture with thousands of Russian-speaking foreign workers has made the daily trade vibrant. In front of the New Hut Green City, a large traffic of Russians is a common picture. About five thousand Russian construction workers and engineers work here. The Russian language and the way of Russian life opened a new door of development among the natives. Locals are now learning Russian in hopes of a better future.
Local people are now working on the project in high wages. The rural environment also experienced a touch of change and unemployment was eliminated significantly. Poverty alleviation has brought order back to family and social life.
The locals now admit without hesitation that Rooppur is no longer an old town of remote Bangladesh. It now resembles a Russian city.