A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into the Milestone School and College in Dhaka, killing at least 31 people, most of them children, and injuring more than 170 others.
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff due to a reported mechanical failure, turning a routine training flight into the country's deadliest aviation disaster in decades. The tragedy has sparked widespread grief and anger, with students protesting and demanding accountability and improved safety measures. Bangladesh has declared a day of national mourning, and international leaders have expressed solidarity with the victims.
Investigations are underway as the nation grapples with the aftermath and questions the wisdom of military training flights over densely populated areas.
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