Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash: Heartbreak in Dhaka School Campus
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Tragedy in Dhaka: Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into Milestone School, leaving 27 dead and over 170 injured – Nation in Shock |
Date: July 22, 2025
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🚨 Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash - Tragedy Strikes Young Lives
A horrifying incident has unfolded in Dhaka: a Bangladesh air force jet crash has claimed dozens of innocent lives and left families reeling. The F‑7 BGI training aircraft plunged into the Milestone School & College campus on July 21, just as classes were underway. The emotional toll is immense - grief, panic, and anguish echo through the community.
🕯️ At Least 27 Killed, Over 170 Injured
Authorities confirm that at least 27 people were killed - including students and the jet’s pilot - and more than 170 others were injured, many critically. Eyewitnesses paint a chaotic scene: “People were screaming, running... fire and smoke everywhere”. Entire classrooms were affected, dismantling hopes in an instant.
🛩️ Mechanical Failure the Suspected Cause
The military has attributed the crash to a suspected mechanical fault during a routine flight from Kurmitola/Khandker Air Base. Flight Lieutenant Toukir Islam, the pilot, bravely tried to steer the aircraft away from dense areas, but tragically could not save himself.
🙏 Nation in Mourning - Flags at Half-Mast
Bangladesh declared a national day of mourning, with flags lowered to half-mast and prayers held across mosques, temples, and churches. The government has launched a high-level investigation committee to unearth what went wrong.
💔 Emotional Aftermath - Communities in Shock
Teachers, parents, and students are grappling with terrifying memories. Rescue workers carried injured children amid the smoke and rubble. A teacher recounted seeing “fire and smoke... two dead bodies… it burned our hopes and dreams”.
📜 Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash - Key Facts
- 📅 Date & Time: July 21, 2025, approx. 1:06 PM BST
- 🏫 Location: Milestone School & College campus, Uttara, Dhaka
- ✈️ Aircraft Model: F‑7 BGI (Chinese‑made trainer jet)
- ⚠️ Death Toll: 27 (pilot + 26 civilians, mostly children)
- 🚑 Injuries: 171+ (many critical; burn victims)
- 🔍 Investigation: High-level probe underway
- 🕯️ National Response: Mourning, flags at half-mast, public prayers
💬 Emotional Voices - Witnesses & Families Speak
“I saw fire and smoke everywhere,” said one student. “People were screaming, running”. Another teacher lamented, “It burned our hopes and dreams”. Across Dhaka, hearts are heavy with grief and anger.
Rescue teams and the Air Force worked through blazing heat to recover survivors and bodies - each one a story of promise cut short.
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