19 Dead, 70 Injured As Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into Dhaka School; 1-Day State Mourning Declared

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:32am on 21 Jul 2025,Monday International

At least 19 people were killed and 70 injured after a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday. The crash occurred during school hours, sparking fires and chaos as students fled the scene. Over 30 victims were rushed to Dhaka’s burn unit, while others were treated across six hospitals. Bangladesh declared a one-day state mourning on Tuesday. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus promised a full investigation. Sheikh Hasina condemned the tragedy, calling for immediate assistance. This marks the second F-7 crash involving a Chinese-made jet this year. (PC: India Today)

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