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Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Onto Dhaka School Campus

An official investigation has been launched into the crash as the school remains closed for safety inspections.

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Bangladesh fighter jet crash.

Overview

  • A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet went down on the Milestone School and College campus in Uttara district on Monday afternoon.
  • Fire official Lima Khan confirmed at least one person died and four others were injured, and all casualties were transported to local hospitals.
  • Emergency responders secured the wreckage and cleared debris across the school grounds.
  • Military authorities have opened a formal probe to determine the cause of the accident.
  • School operations in the area have been suspended pending safety assessments following concerns over low-altitude flights near populated campuses.