, Nov. 2 -- Palash urea fertiliser factory, the largest of its kind in southeast Asia, remained suspended since Thursday due to a technical glitch, raising concern among people over a potential fertiliser shortage.

Sources at the factory, said the operation of the factory was halted around 2am on Thursday (October 30) following a technical fault, bringing urea production to a complete standstill.

Since then the factory has been unable to produce its usual 2,800 metric tons of urea fertiliser per day.

Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) Chairman Md Fazlur Rahman and Industries Secretary Mohammad Obaidur Rahman visited the factory on Saturday .

Factory General Manager (Technical) Sarfaraz Khan said, "No urea has been produ...