Published : 07 Apr 2026, 12:00 AM
Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:34 PM
Operations at Sylhet’s Osmani International Airport have shifted to manual processing following a fire in the immigration server room.
Airport Director Hafiz Ahmed said on Monday morning that immigration staff had resumed manual operations early in the day.
“Although working manually causes slight delays, passengers are still being served,” he said.
“Flight operations have not been disrupted. Officials from the Dhaka Immigration Office will visit to assess the damage.”
The fire erupted around 11:30pm on Sunday.
Two units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence responded promptly and contained the flames within half an hour.
Preliminary investigations indicate the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
Airport authorities added that the immigration police are operating with extra caution, immediately coordinating with the Dhaka office if any issues arise.
The full extent of damage remains unknown, but initial estimates suggest losses could reach Tk 10 million.
Senior Station Officer Kutub Uddin of Sylhet Fire Service said investigators would need to inspect the site thoroughly before confirming the cause and exact damage.
“The airport’s immigration officials have not yet shared details of losses with us,” he added.
