A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka, killing at least 31 people, most of them children, and injuring over 160 others.
The Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft suffered a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff before plummeting into the school during class hours. The tragedy has sparked national mourning, widespread grief, and angry protests from students demanding accountability and improved aviation safety. Authorities have declared a day of mourning, while international condolences and offers of assistance have poured in.
The disaster has raised urgent questions about military flight operations over densely populated urban areas and the safety of Bangladesh's aging air fleet.
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