Fire at BAEC Office and Pioneer Base of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project: Services Disrupted and Investigation Ongoing

A severe fire broke out early Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Pioneer Base of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) temporary office within the Rooppur Nuclear Power Project in Ishwardi, Pabna. The fire caused significant damage to infrastructure including server rooms, IT equipment, computers, AC units, and documents. Disruption of essential services including electricity, internet, and water persisted for over 80 hours, affecting approximately 150-200 staff, although construction and commissioning operations remained unaffected. An investigation committee has been formed to assess the incident, which was likely caused by an electrical short circuit.