Flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka were temporarily suspended for about 15 minutes on Saturday night after a line light on the middle of the runway was found damaged. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m., according to airport sources. The runway light, which guides pilots along the central path during takeoff and landing, was reported broken and displaced by a Novoair pilot after landing.

Following the report, air traffic control immediately closed the runway in line with international safety protocols to prevent any risk of accidents. During the closure, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Kolkata was instructed to circle in the air, while flights of Emirates Airlines to Dubai and another to Muscat experienced temporary schedule disruptions.

The damaged light was quickly repaired, and flight operations resumed after about 15 minutes. Airport authorities stated that the temporary suspension was necessary to ensure passenger safety.