Bangladesh Students Protest After Military Jet Crash Kills 31, Mostly Children

A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing 31 people, including at least 25 children and a teacher who died from burns sustained while helping others. The Chinese-made F-7 jet reportedly suffered mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, with the pilot attempting to steer it away from densely populated areas. This tragedy sparked widespread protests by hundreds of students demanding accurate information on the casualties, compensation for victims' families, and an end to the use of outdated military training aircraft. Protesters clashed with security forces after breaking into government buildings, leading to police using tear gas, stun grenades, and baton charges to disperse the crowds, resulting in many injuries. The military has launched an investigation into the crash, though the civil aviation authority is not involved. The incident has reopened tensions in Dhaka, which is still recovering from previous student unrest that led to political changes.