A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka, killing at least 27 people, most of them children, and injuring over 100 others.
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff due to a reported technical malfunction, causing a massive fire and chaos during school hours. The tragedy has sparked national mourning, with flags at half-mast and widespread expressions of grief and anger from families, students, and the public. Students have protested, demanding accountability, compensation for victims' families, and a review of military training flights over densely populated areas.
The incident is the deadliest aviation disaster in Bangladesh in decades and has prompted international condolences and offers of support.
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