DAP Fertilizer Company Limited
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Native name | ডিএপি ফার্টিলাইজার কোম্পানী লিমিটেড |
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| Type | Public |
| Industry | Fertilizer |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Rangadia, Anowara Upazila, , Bangladesh |
| Products | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer |
| Website | dapfcl |
DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (Bengali: ডিএপি ফার্টিলাইজার কোম্পানী লিমিটেড) is a public limited diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer producing company in Bangladesh under Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).[1] It is the only DAP fertilizer manufacturing company in the country.[2]
Overview
DAP Fertilizer Company Limited is located in Rangadia union of Anwara Upazila in Chittagong. It was founded in 2001[3] by the Ministry of Industries with the help of China National Complete Plant Export Corporation (COMPLANT) and started its operation in 2006 under the authority of BCIC.[4] It has two different units for manufacturing DAP fertilizer with individual production capacities of 800 and 1600 tonnes per day.[5][1]
The company produces diammonium phosphate by using ammonia and phosphoric acid as primary raw materials.[6] Ammonia is sourced as liquefied gas from Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) and Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL) which produce it by using natural gas and carbon dioxide that is available in the atmosphere. Phosphoric acid is imported from various countries including United States, Morocco, Vietnam and China.[1] DAP fertilizer contains 18% nitrogen (as ammonium) and 46% phosphate (as P2O5).[2]
Production of DAP fertilizer at this factory is frequently disrupted for extended periods due to the unavailability and scarcity of key raw materials, namely phosphoric acid and natural gas. Consequently, the factory consistently fails to meet the production targets set by the government.[7][8][9]
2016 ammonia gas leakage
In 2016, an ammonia gas leak occurred at the factory of DAP Fertilizer Company Limited, affecting surrounding areas. Around 100 people fell ill due to inhalation, with 52 admitted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital. The leakage took around 15 hours to bring under control by fire service team.[10] Two investigation committees were formed to determine the cause and assess the impact, with preliminary findings suggesting an accident.[11] The committees also suggested punitive actions against two officials responsible for the incident.[12]
References
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ প্রতিনিধি, আনোয়ারা (চট্টগ্রাম). "ভাড়া না দিতে ডিএপি সার কারখানার এমডি থাকেন গেস্ট হাউজে". কালবেলা | বাংলা নিউজ পেপার (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Chinese delegation visits damaged DAP fertilizer plant in Chittagong". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ "DAPFCL at a glance". Official website of DAPFCL. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ প্রতিনিধি (2021-07-07). "আনোয়ারায় ডিএপি সার কারখানার উৎপাদন এক সপ্তাহ ধরে বন্ধ". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ আনোয়ারা প্রতিনিধি (5 July 2021). "ফসফরিক অ্যাসিড সঙ্কটে ডিএপি সার কারখানায় উৎপাদন বন্ধ". Shamakal. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ Pratik (2024-01-24). "চট্টগ্রামের চারটি সার কারখানায় উৎপাদন বন্ধ". দৈনিক আজাদী. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "গ্যাস সংকট: বাংলাদেশের ৪ সার কারখানায় উৎপাদন ব্যাহত". VOA বাংলা (in Bengali). 2024-01-27. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Gas disaster averted in Ctg | The Daily Star". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "100 fall seek as DAP fertiliser factory leaks ammonia [ Tritiyo Matra News ]". www.tritiyomatra.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (2016-08-31). "2 officials found responsible in Ctg blast". Prothomalo. Retrieved 2026-03-23.