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At Least 19 Killed, Over 164 Injured After Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into School

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A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday afternoon, leaving 19 people dead and over 164 injured, including students and staff members.
A routine training flight ended in tragedy when a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara shortly after take-off around 1:06 PM (IST), according to military and local officials.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the incident and said, "The losses suffered by the Air Force and the students, parents, teachers and staff at Milestone School and College are irreplaceable. This is a moment of deep sorrow for the nation".
Footage of the aftermath of the crash shows scenes of panic as the plane struck the campus, sending smoke and flames billowing into the sky.
Emergency services rushed to the scene to rescue the wounded and secure the area.
The cause of the crash is yet to be determined. Investigators are examining whether mechanical issues, human error, or other factors may have led to the tragic accident.
The incident has sparked fresh concerns about aviation safety – particularly regarding the proximity of military flight paths to populated civilian areas, like schools.
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