A training jet of the Bangladesh Air Force has crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing at least 19 people and injuring over a 100. A number of those injured are reported to be in critical condition. The number of deceased is expected to rise further.
16 killed in Bangladesh Air force jet crash
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) July 21, 2025
At least 16 people, mostly students, were killed as a training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force (F-7 BGI) crashed on the campound of Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Diabari, Uttara: Bangladesh govt https://t.co/ejEFErerdZ
The Bangladesh Air Force F7 BGI is a Chinese aircraft. It crashed into the Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka. The scenes from the crash site are horrific, clearly illustrating the magnitude of the tragedy.
Horrific visuals from Dhaka in Bangladesh as an aircraft crashes into a college. Bangaldesh Air Force F7 BGI Training aircraft crashed today at the Uttara Milestone College in Dhaka. F7 BGI is a Chinese aircraft. Rescue ops are underway as reports say 1 killed, over 30 injured. pic.twitter.com/oVC2Pa4VUE
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) July 21, 2025
Professor Dr Md Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the Health Ministry, told reporters, “This is a major incident. We are doing our utmost to respond with all available resources. Specialists are working tirelessly, and Dhaka Medical College is also on standby.”
He added, “Efforts are underway to transfer patients to Dhaka Medical (College Hospital). So far, around 60 individuals have been admitted here (NIBPS), and we have the capacity to admit another 10 to 15. Dhaka Medical is fully prepared to receive additional patients if necessary.”
