Fighter Jet Crashes Into Dhaka School During Class, Killing Students, Teachers and Pilot

Fighter jet crash site at Dhaka school with smoke, rubble, and rescue workers

Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashes during training flight, sparking nationwide grief and outrage

Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara turned into a scene of devastation after a Bangladesh Air Force jet crash; dozens injured.

đŸ”Ĩ Tragedy Strikes Dhaka School Campus

In a devastating incident on Monday afternoon, a Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College in Uttara, a residential area in Dhaka, killing 19 people, including 16 students, two teachers, and the pilot.

The accident occurred just minutes after the F-7BGI fighter jet—an upgraded version of the Chinese J-7—took off for a routine training mission at 1:06 PM. The aircraft lost control and slammed into a school building while students were attending classes and taking exams.

🕊ī¸ Victims of the Crash

  • Flight Lieutenant Mohammed Toukir Islam, the pilot, was killed on impact.
  • 16 schoolchildren and 2 teaching staff died after the aircraft struck the campus building.
  • Over 100 people were injured, many suffering from severe burns, and are being treated at nearby hospitals, including a military facility.

📹 Eyewitness Footage and Aftermath

Disturbing videos have emerged showing:

  • The moment of impact and a fiery explosion
  • Smoke engulfing the school building
  • Rescue teams and civilians rushing toward the blaze
  • A jet engine buried in classroom debris
  • Injured students and staff being evacuated, visibly shaken and injured

A student named Rafiqa Taha, who was not present at the time of the crash, said, “I was terrified watching it on TV. My God! It’s my school.” Milestone School & College accommodates over 2,000 students from elementary to Class XII.

đŸ—Ŗī¸ Government Reaction

Bangladesh’s interim Prime Minister Mohammed Yunus posted a statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying:

“The loss suffered by the Air Force, the students, parents, teachers, and staff of Milestone School and College is irreparable. This is a moment of profound pain for the nation.”

Mr Yunus’ office also released a list of emergency phone numbers and helplines.

Translated from Bengali, the post reads:

“Emergency contact numbers for missing school students:

  1. Military Rescue Brigade – 0176 9024202
  2. CMH Burn Unit – 0176 9016019
  3. CMH Emergency – 0176 9013311
  4. Milestone School Admin Officer – 0181 4774132
  5. Vice Principal – 0177 1111766

999 (Bangladesh’s national phone helpline) will connect you to the burn units of Bangladesh Police’s Emergency Cell.”

đŸ›Ģ About the Aircraft

  • Model: F-7BGI Fighter Jet
  • Origin: Chinese J-7 derivative
  • Purpose: Routine Air Force training
  • Takeoff Time: 1:06 PM
  • Crash Time: Minutes later in a populated school zone

🔍 Investigation Underway

Authorities have launched a high-level military and civil aviation investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Initial reports suggest a technical failure, but further details are expected in the coming days.

📌 Conclusion

This catastrophic jet crash has plunged the entire nation into mourning, raising urgent questions about flight safety over populated areas. As families grieve the irreplaceable loss of their children, students, and teachers, the country looks to its leadership for answers and accountability.

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