💥 What Happened?
- A Bangladesh Air Force F‑7 BGI training jet crashed into the Milestone School & College campus in Uttara shortly after takeoff around 1:06 PM BST, hitting classrooms for grades 1–8.
- Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was the pilot of the jet. Despite efforts to steer it away from densely populated areas, he lost control and ejected; he later died in hospital.
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⚠️ Human Toll & Damage
- At least 19–20 people were killed, including the pilot and primarily young students—possibly 17 children among the victims.
- Around 170+ people were injured, many with severe burns; over 60 admitted to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery; hundreds overall treated across Dhaka hospitals.
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🚒 Rescue & Response Efforts
- Firefighters, police, army personnel, and hospital teams launched a large-scale rescue operation. Some parents and staff attempted rescue before authorities cordoned off the area.
- Due to the incident, A one-day national mourning was declared to the whole nation, with flags flown at half-mast. Emergency hotlines and blood donation drives were also promptly organized.
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🛠️ Cause & Investigation
- Initial statements attribute the crash to a technical or mechanical malfunction, though a high‑level committee has been formed to investigate.
- Reports confirm Bangladesh Air Force grounded similar aircraft and retired several officers over safety concerns earlier in 2025.
🧭 Context & Significance
- With nearly 20 fatalities and 171 injuries, this is among the deadliest military aviation disasters in recent Bangladeshi history. The previous major crash was in 1984 with 49 deaths.
- The F‑7 BGI is a Chinese-made Chengdu jet delivered in 2013 and it’s really an old model.
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📌 Quick Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | July 21, 2025 @ approx. 1:06 PM BST |
| Aircraft | Bangladesh Air Force F‑7 BGI, older model (Chengdu J‑7 export variant) |
| Pilot | Flight Lt Towkir Islam Sagar (deceased) |
| Fatalities | ~19–20 (incl. students & pilot) |
| Injuries | ~171 (many severe burns and under treatment) |
| Location | Milestone School & College, Uttara, Dhaka, permanent campus |
| Cause | Under investigation (initially attributed to malfunction) |
| Response | Rescue ops, national mourning, medical relief, investigation launched |
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