šØ Shocking Crash! Bangladesh Air Force Jet Plummets into School in Dhaka! š±
- MediaFx

- Jul 21, 2025
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Ā A Bangladesh Air Force Fā7āÆBGI training jet crashed into Milestone School & College in Dhakaās Uttara area on JulyāÆ21, 2025, killing at least 16ā19Ā people (including students and the pilot) and injuring 50ā100+Ā 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.

š What happened?
The military aircraft, a Chineseābuilt Fā7āÆBGI (Chengdu Jā7), crashed into the canteen area of the Milestone School & College campus during lunchtime in Dhakaās Uttara neighborhood.
It took off at about 1:06āÆp.m. local time, then plummeted into the school building, triggering a massive explosion and inferno.
šÆļø Casualties & Rescue
Death tollĀ varies: initial reports said 1, but later sources confirmed 16ā19 killedāmostly schoolchildren and including the pilot.
Injured: Between 50 to 100+Ā 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.
šØ 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 ānecessary measuresā and full support for victims and families.
National mourning: Bangladesh officially declared July 22Ā a day of national mourning.
š Wider impact
This incident happens shortly afterĀ the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 21, 2025, where 241 passengers and 19 ground victimsĀ diedāfueling regional safety apprehensions.
Calls for safeguarding schools and rethinking military flight regulations are gaining momentum among local communities and activists.
š Stats at a glance
Detail | Count |
Death toll | 16ā19 (including pilot) |
Injured | 50ā100+ |
Time of crash | ~1:06āÆp.m., July 21, 2025 |
Aircraft | Fā7āÆBGI trainer jet |
š£ļø Voices from the Ground
A distraught parent said:
āI found my eldest son. Still canāt find the little one.ā
A teacher shared:
āI heard an explosion⦠I only saw fire and smoke.ā
š§ MediaFx Perspective
From the people's angle, this tragedy underlines that workingāclass communitiesāespecially childrenāare 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 familiesābecause no one's life is expendable under any policy. ā¤
š¬ What do YOU think?Should military flights be banned over schools and hospitals? Share your thoughts below. Letās unite š¤ā













































