A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka during a routine training flight, killing at least 31 people, most of them children, and injuring over 160. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff due to a reported technical malfunction, turning the school campus into a scene of devastation during class hours.
The tragedy has sparked nationwide mourning, with the government declaring a day of mourning and flags at half-mast. Grieving families, students, and the public are demanding accountability and answers, while experts question the safety of conducting military training flights over densely populated urban areas.
The incident has also raised concerns about the aging fleet of military aircraft and aviation safety standards in Bangladesh.
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