Bangladesh Air Force F-7 Trainer Jet Crashes Into School Building in Dhaka’s Uttara, Multiple Casualties Feared

Dhaka, July 22 – In a shocking incident that has sent waves of panic across the city, a Bangladesh Air Force F-7BJI trainer jet crashed into a private school building in the Diabari area of Uttara, Dhaka, around 1:05 p.m. local time on Monday. The crash occurred near the Milestone School and College Uttara campus, a densely populated area, when the school was filled with students and staff.

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According to initial reports, the F-7 aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it lost control and crashed directly onto the school building. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and terror as flames and smoke billowed from the crash site. Rescue teams, including members of the Bangladesh Army and eight fire service engines, rushed to the spot and launched immediate rescue operations.

A senior official at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport confirmed the incident but did not provide details regarding the cause of the crash or the status of the pilot. Early visuals from the scene showed students and staff fleeing in panic, with many suffering from severe burn injuries. At least 13 people with serious burns have reportedly been taken to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.

The full extent of the casualties remains unclear, but local media have reported at least one fatality so far, with fears that the number could rise. The school building itself has been severely damaged by the impact and subsequent fire.

Authorities have not yet released a statement about the total number of injured or the circumstances leading to the crash. The Bangladesh Air Force and local police have cordoned off the area, and rescue operations are ongoing as emergency workers search for any additional victims who may be trapped inside the building.

The incident has cast a pall of grief and anxiety over the Uttara community, with families anxiously awaiting news of their children and loved ones. Monday, being the first day of the week, meant the school was crowded at the time of the accident, raising fears of a high casualty count.

As investigations continue into the cause of the crash, the nation mourns with the affected families and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in routine military training missions, especially in populated urban areas.