Bangladesh, Aug. 1 -- The Shahjibazar Power Plant in Habiganj has caught fire, cutting off electricity across the entire district.

The building caught fire around 7:15pm on Thursday following a loud bang.

The fire was brought under control within half an hour by the Fire Service.

Two high-voltage circuit breakers at the plant have burned in the blaze.

Authorities are working to restore power through alternative ways, according to an official from the Power Development Board (PDB).

Manzur Morshed, executive engineer at the PDB's Habiganj office, said efforts are under way to restore electrical supply now that the fire is extinguished. He estimates it may take two to two and a half hours to complete the work.

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