A fire broke out in the immigration server room at MAG Osmani International Airport in Sylhet on the night of April 5, 2026, likely due to an electrical short circuit. The incident caused significant damage to the server infrastructure, forcing immigration authorities to switch to manual processing for arriving passengers. Flight schedules remained unaffected. No injuries were reported, and the Civil Aviation Authority has formed a committee to investigate the cause of the blaze.
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Two fire service units arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire within approximately 30 minutes.
Other response agencies
Formed an investigation committee to probe the fire.