A Bangladesh Air Force training jet slammed into Dhaka’s Milestone School & College during class hours, triggering a fireball explosion and sparking national grief.

Devastating Crash During School Hours

July 21, 2025: On Monday, July 21, a Bangladesh Air Force F‑7 BGI training jet crashed into the front section of Milestone School & College in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood at approximately 1:06 p.m., while classes were in session. The jet hit the school gates and the building housing elementary classrooms and a canteen, causing a massive explosion and fire.
At least 19 people—including students and teachers—were killed, and more than 100 others, many children, were injured. Eight victims remain in critical condition.

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Heroic Rescue Efforts Amid Chaos

Teachers, staff, and nearby residents rushed to help before emergency services arrived. With ambulances scarce, some injured were transported by military personnel and even bystanders using motorized rickshaws. The fire was ultimately brought under control by mid-afternoon through combined efforts of firefighters and military forces.

Pilot Survives, But Rudely Displaced

Flight Lieutenant Md Towkir Islam either ejected or attempted to steer the malfunctioning jet away from densely populated areas. He survived and was taken to a military hospital. Sadly, at least one teacher and a third-grade student were confirmed among the fatalities.

Aftermath: Hospitals Strain Under Burn Cases

Local hospitals, including burn units, received dozens of patients with severe injuries. Hundreds more are undergoing treatment. The school has appealed for urgent blood donations to assist in managing the casualties.

🇧🇩 National Mourning and Ongoing Investigation

Bangladesh’s interim leader has declared a national day of mourning and pledged a thorough investigation into the crash’s cause. The incident marks one of Dhaka’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent memory.

Why This Matters

Civilian catastrophe: Children, faculty, and staff obliterated in a school zone.

Safety implications: Underscores risks of military aircraft operating over urban areas.

National impact: The tragedy has deeply shaken the country and drawn global attention.

A routine training flight turned catastrophic when a military jet plunged into a school during class time. With so many young lives affected, Bangladesh mourns—and investigates—an incident that shocked the nation.