Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:38am on 22 Jul 2025,Tuesday International
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school compound in Dhaka, killing 19 people, including 11 children, in the country's deadliest air accident since 1984. The F-7 aircraft malfunctioned during routine training and exploded upon impact with the school. The pilot attempted ejection but did not survive. The school was closed for summer vacation, but students and staff were present for a special program. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed condolences and called for a thorough investigation. Authorities have grounded similar aircraft pending review. This tragedy has triggered widespread mourning, raising serious concerns over military flight operations in densely populated urban areas. (PC: Mint & Hindustan Times)
