Bangladesh Air Force Training Jet Crashes into Dhaka School: 1 Dead, Dozens Injured

Key Points

• Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka
• At least 1 person confirmed dead, reports of as many as 25–45 injured, including students
• Aircraft crashed shortly after 1:06PM takeoff, bursting into flames atop school’s canteen
• Major rescue and firefighting operations carried out by military, police, and emergency services
• Investigation underway; details about pilot’s fate and further casualties emerging

Dhaka: A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed Monday afternoon into the bustling campus of Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, killing at least one person and injuring many more. The Chinese-made fighter jet went down soon after departing Tejgaon base at 1:06PM, slamming into the school’s canteen area around 1:30PM. Explosions and towering plumes of smoke were witnessed across the residential district, sparking panic among students and local residents.

Eyewitness Reports

Eyewitnesses and television broadcasts captured chaotic scenes as emergency services and military personnel rushed to the crash site. Flames engulfed the building, with multiple people reported trapped and later pulled from the burning wreckage.

Rescue Efforts and Casualties

The Fire Service, aided by the Air Force, army, police, and Border Guard Bangladesh, launched a massive rescue operation. Three fire units immediately moved in, soon joined by additional teams. The injured many of them reportedly students were triaged and transported to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) and the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. Early estimates put the number of injured at 25–45, though official tallies are still being updated as the situation stabilizes.

• Fatalities: At least 1 confirmed deceased, identity pending
• Injured: Ranges from 4 (early reports) to over 25–45, including burn victims
• Rescues: Several airlifted to hospitals by Air Force helicopters
• School impact: Campus evacuated; rescue and relief ongoing.

Officials Respond

Senior police and administrative officials, including Deputy Commissioner Mohidul Islam, have reached the scene to supervise the response. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) confirmed the crash and is coordinating information to the public. Concerned parents and families gathered at the site and local hospitals seeking news of their children.

Investigation and Next Steps

An official investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash, with authorities yet to release details regarding the fate of the aircraft’s pilot or the reasons behind the accident. The F-7 BGI is a Chinese-origin jet commonly used for training missions by the Bangladesh Air Force.

Community Shock and Reaction

• Strong condemnation and condolences have poured in from across Bangladesh.
• The tragedy has raised concerns over the proximity of high-intensity military flight paths to dense, urban residential and school areas.
• Authorities have assured the public of full transparency and rapid updates as more information becomes available.

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As Dhaka’s community reels, updates on survivors, the investigation, and the full toll of the disaster are expected in coming hours.