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. The Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft reportedly suffered a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff before plummeting into the school during class hours.
The tragedy has sparked national mourning, widespread grief, and student protests demanding accountability and answers from authorities. Questions are being raised about the safety of conducting military training flights over densely populated urban areas and the continued use of aging aircraft.
The government has declared a day of mourning, and international condolences have poured in as Bangladesh grapples with one of its deadliest aviation disasters.
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