Deadly Military Accident Sparks Grief and Urgent Investigation in Dhaka
At least 19 people lost their lives in a devastating accident on Monday after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school and college campus in the Uttara area of Dhaka. The Jet Crash at Bangladesh‘s Milestone School and College left more than 50 others—mostly students and teachers—severely injured, many suffering from serious burns.
Aircraft Slams into School During Training Flight
The plane—a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI fighter—lifted off at 13:06 local time (0706 GMT) for a practice flight when it suddenly dived onto the campus grounds, witnesses said. It crash-landed close to a lawn, and a fireball erupted, sending huge black clouds of smoke into the air.
Students Among the Victims of Jet Crash at Bangladesh
Medical teams rushed victims to several hospitals, including the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery and Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Bidhan Sarker, head of the burn unit at the hospital, confirmed that a third-grade student was among those brought in dead. Others admitted included victims as young as 12 and as old as 40.
One teacher, Masud Tarik, described the horrifying moment: “I was at the gate to pick up my children when I heard an explosion. Turning back, I saw only smoke and flames.”
Aftermath: Fire, Wreckage, and National Shock
Videos taken following the crash of the jet in Bangladesh documented firefighters trying to fight fire and spraying water over the plane wreckage that had crashed into a building, shattering walls and iron grilles. Civilians, students, and parents were observed crying and panicking as the mayhem ensued.
Muhammad Yunus, the interim head of government, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, calling it “irreparable.” He promised a thorough investigation into the cause and full support for victims’ families. “The suffering of students, parents, and the Air Force is beyond measure,” Yunus added.
The Bangladesh jet crash follows closely on the heels of a tragic Air India accident last month that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad, making it one of the deadliest aviation incidents in recent memory.
Authorities continue to search for answers as the nation mourns another blow to air safety in South Asia.
