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🚨 Shocking Crash! Bangladesh Air Force Jet Plummets into School in Dhaka! 😱

TL;DR: A Bangladesh Air Force F‑7 BGI training jet crashed into Milestone School & College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on July 21, 2025, killing at least 16–19 people (including students and the pilot) and injuring 50–100+ others with severe burns. Rescue teams rushed victims to burn units, and the government declared national mourning. Investigations are underway with strong public outcry over flight safety and civilian protection.

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😔 What happened?

  • The military aircraft, a Chinese‑built F‑7 BGI (Chengdu J‑7), crashed into the canteen area of the Milestone School & College campus during lunchtime in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood.

  • It took off at about 1:06 p.m. local time, then plummeted into the school building, triggering a massive explosion and inferno.

🕯️ Casualties & Rescue

  • Death toll varies: initial reports said 1, but later sources confirmed 16–19 killed—mostly schoolchildren and including the pilot.

  • Injured: Between 50 to 100+ victims, many with serious burn wounds, were rushed to hospitals like the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.

  • Eyewitnesses, including teachers and parents, described panicked scenes and rescue workers dousing fires and helping students escape.

🚨 Why it matters

  • Flight safety concerns: This tragedy highlights the risks of military flights over densely populated areas. Critics are demanding safety reviews of flight paths near civilian zones.

  • Urgent investigations: Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus promised “necessary measures” and full support for victims and families.

  • National mourning: Bangladesh officially declared July 22 a day of national mourning.

🌍 Wider impact

  • This incident happens shortly after the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 21, 2025, where 241 passengers and 19 ground victims died—fueling regional safety apprehensions.

  • Calls for safeguarding schools and rethinking military flight regulations are gaining momentum among local communities and activists.

📊 Stats at a glance

Detail

Count

Death toll

16–19 (including pilot)

Injured

50–100+

Time of crash

~1:06 p.m., July 21, 2025

Aircraft

F‑7 BGI trainer jet

🗣️ Voices from the Ground

  • A distraught parent said:

    “I found my eldest son. Still can’t find the little one.”

  • A teacher shared:

    “I heard an explosion… I only saw fire and smoke.”

🧭 MediaFx Perspective

From the people's angle, this tragedy underlines that working‑class communities—especially children—are bearing the brunt of state negligence. Schools must be sanctuaries, not danger zones. Our demand? Redeploy flight routes away from civilian hubs, implement stricter safety measures, and ensure justice and compensation for grieving families—because no one's life is expendable under any policy. ❤

💬 What do YOU think?Should military flights be banned over schools and hospitals? Share your thoughts below. Let’s unite 😤✊


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