Bangladesh Jet Crash Kills 19, Injures Over 160

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara district on July 21, 2025, killing at least 18 to 19 people, including students, teachers, and the pilot, and injuring over 160, many with severe burns. The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff at 1:06 p.m. local time, was reportedly caused by a technical malfunction and triggered a massive fire and explosion amid ongoing classes and exams. Emergency responders, alongside bystanders, used any means available, including rickshaws, to transport the injured to hospitals, with many victims in critical condition. Eyewitnesses described chaos and panic as flames and smoke engulfed the campus during school dismissal. Bangladesh has declared a national day of mourning, and the interim government pledged comprehensive support for victims and a formal investigation into the crash. The tragedy marks the deadliest aviation disaster in Dhaka in recent memory and comes a month after a major air tragedy in neighboring India.