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A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara neighborhood on Monday afternoon, killing at least 19 people, including the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam, and injuring 164 others.

NDTV

New York Post

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara neighborhood on Monday afternoon, killing at least 19 people, including the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam, and injuring 164 others.

The aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m. local time from Bangladesh Air Force Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker in Kurmitola for a routine training mission when it encountered a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, according to Inter-Services Public Relations.

The Daily Star

Dhakatribune

The aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m. local time from Bangladesh Air Force Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker in Kurmitola for a routine training mission when it encountered a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, according to Inter-Services Public Relations.

The pilot attempted to steer the aircraft away from densely populated areas toward a less crowded location to minimize casualties, but the jet crashed into a two-story building where students were attending classes.

The Times of India

The pilot attempted to steer the aircraft away from densely populated areas toward a less crowded location to minimize casualties, but the jet crashed into a two-story building where students were attending classes.

Emergency response teams, including army personnel, fire services, the Border Guard Bangladesh, and the navy, conducted rescue operations. At least 60 people were referred to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery for treatment.

Daily Sun

The Telegraph

Emergency response teams, including army personnel, fire services, the Border Guard Bangladesh, and the navy, conducted rescue operations. At least 60 people were referred to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery for treatment.

Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, expressed "deep grief and sorrow" over the incident and announced a National Day of Mourning for Tuesday. Flags will be flown at half-mast across all government institutions, and special prayers will be offered at religious places.

New York Times

Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, expressed "deep grief and sorrow" over the incident and announced a National Day of Mourning for Tuesday. Flags will be flown at half-mast across all government institutions, and special prayers will be offered at religious places.

The Bangladesh Air Force has established a high-level investigation committee to determine the exact cause of the crash. The Air Force commonly uses the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft type for training missions.

The Bangladesh Air Force has established a high-level investigation committee to determine the exact cause of the crash. The Air Force commonly uses the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft type for training missions.

The aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m. local time from Bangladesh Air Force Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker in Kurmitola for a routine training mission when it encountered a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, according to Inter-Services Public Relations.</span

The Daily Star #

The pilot attempted to steer the aircraft away from densely populated areas toward a less crowded location to minimize casualties, but the jet crashed into a two-story building where students were attending classes or taking tests.</span

The Times of India #

Dhakatribune #

The pilot attempted to steer the aircraft away from densely populated areas toward a less crowded location to minimize casualties, but the jet crashed into a two-story building where students were attending classes or taking tests.

Emergency response teams including army personnel, fire services, police, and Rapid Action Battalion conducted rescue operations, with helicopters and ambulances transporting injured victims to multiple hospitals including the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.</span

BBC News

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The Indian Express

The Indian Express #

Emergency response teams including army personnel, fire services, police, and Rapid Action Battalion conducted rescue operations, with helicopters and ambulances transporting injured victims to multiple hospitals including the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus expressed "deep grief and sorrow" over the incident and announced a national day of mourning for Tuesday, with flags to be flown at half-mast across all government institutions and special prayers at religious places.</span

NDTV #

New York Times #

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus expressed "deep grief and sorrow" over the incident and announced a national day of mourning for Tuesday, with flags to be flown at half-mast across all government institutions and special prayers at religious places.

The Bangladesh Air Force has formed a high-level investigation committee to determine the exact cause of the crash, while the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft type is commonly used by the air force for training missions.</span

The Bangladesh Air Force has formed a high-level investigation committee to determine the exact cause of the crash, while the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft type is commonly used by the air force for training missions.

The Bangladesh Air Force maintains rigorous safety standards for training operations, and mechanical failures can occur despite proper maintenance procedures. The swift emergency response and formation of an investigation committee shows the military's commitment to transparency and preventing future incidents.

The Bangladesh Air Force maintains rigorous safety standards for training operations, and mechanical failures can occur despite proper maintenance procedures. The swift emergency response and formation of an investigation committee shows the military's commitment to transparency and preventing future incidents.

At least 19 dead, including pilot, as Air Force jet crashes into Milestone College

Pilot attempted to steer fighter jet away from populated areas: ISPR

Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into School, Kills 19

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This tragic accident highlights the inherent risks of conducting military training flights over populated urban areas. The pilot's heroic attempt to divert the aircraft away from densely populated zones demonstrates proper emergency protocols, but questions remain about whether such training exercises should occur near schools and residential areas.

This tragic accident highlights the inherent risks of conducting military training flights over populated urban areas. The pilot's heroic attempt to divert the aircraft away from densely populated zones demonstrates proper emergency protocols, but questions remain about whether such training exercises should occur near schools and residential areas.

Bangladesh crash: At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into school

ISPR: Flight Lt Towkir tried to steer jet away from populated areas before fatal crash

The Bangladesh Air Force maintains rigorous safety standards for its training operations, but mechanical failures can still occur despite proper maintenance procedures. The swift emergency response and formation of an investigation committee show the military's commitment to transparency and preventing future incidents.

The Bangladesh Air Force maintains rigorous safety standards for its training operations, but mechanical failures can still occur despite proper maintenance procedures. The swift emergency response and formation of an investigation committee show the military's commitment to transparency and preventing future incidents.

Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into School, Kills 19

Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into School, Kills 19

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