A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 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 crash, which occurred during school hours, caused a massive fireball and widespread devastation, with teachers and students among the victims. The incident has sparked national grief, protests from students demanding accountability, and calls for changes to military training practices near densely populated areas. International condolences have poured in, and Bangladesh has declared a day of mourning.
The tragedy has also renewed scrutiny of the air force's aging fleet and aviation safety standards.
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