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 over 160 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 national mourning, with flags at half-mast and widespread expressions of grief and solidarity from both domestic and international communities. Students and families have protested, demanding accountability and answers from authorities about why military training flights are conducted over densely populated areas.
The government has promised investigations and support for the victims' families as the nation grapples with shock and anger.
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