Tragedy Strikes: Training Aircraft Crashes into School in Dhaka

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka, killing at least 19 people, mostly children, and injuring dozens more. Emergency services are managing the aftermath, with many hospitalized for burns. The nation mourns under a declared day of mourning.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dhaka | Updated: 21-07-2025 17:41 IST | Created: 21-07-2025 17:41 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Training Aircraft Crashes into School in Dhaka
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A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft tragically crashed into a school building in Dhaka on Monday, claiming at least 19 lives, predominantly children, and injuring numerous others, according to officials and witnesses.

The Chinese-manufactured F-7 BGI aircraft collided with Milestone School and College in the Uttara area shortly after takeoff, resulting in a devastating fire.

Emergency services, including firefighters, ambulances, and helicopters, swiftly responded to the catastrophic event. The government declared a national day of mourning as grieving families and communities grapple with this tragic loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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