Production at the state-owned Jamuna Fertilizer Factory in Jamalpur came to a halt early Friday after rats chewed through electrical wires, causing a short circuit and a sudden blackout across the plant. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. in the factory’s power plant, disrupting electricity supply and stopping the production process. General Manager (Operations) Md. Fazlul Haque confirmed that repair work was underway and production was expected to resume by Saturday.
The Jamuna Fertilizer Factory, the country’s largest urea producer, has faced repeated production interruptions in recent months. After resuming operations on November 24 following a 23-month gas shortage, the plant has experienced multiple shutdowns due to low gas pressure and technical faults. The latest disruption adds rodent infestation to its list of operational challenges.
Factory officials and engineers cited long-standing maintenance and safety constraints, including inadequate budgets and outdated equipment. Experts noted that proper cable protection and regular pest control could have prevented the blackout. Authorities said the situation was under control and pledged to strengthen preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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