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 widespread grief and anger, with students and families demanding accountability and answers from authorities. Bangladesh declared a national day of mourning, and international leaders, including India's Prime Minister, expressed solidarity.
The incident has also raised questions about the safety of conducting military training flights over densely populated urban areas.
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