Breaking: Air Force Jet crashes into school campus, casualties feared
Babushahi Bureau
Dhaka (Bangladesh), July 21, 2025: In a tragic incident, a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 trainer jet crashed near a school campus in the Uttara Diabari area of Dhaka at around 1:30 PM local time (1:00 PM IST) on Monday afternoon.
The aircraft reportedly went down near the North Campus of Milestone College, causing panic in the surrounding area. Videos circulating on social media show schoolchildren running for cover in fear as the crash triggered chaos in the vicinity.
A senior official at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport confirmed the crash but did not immediately disclose the cause or the full extent of casualties.
According to an Associated Press (AP) report, military and fire service officials confirmed that the aircraft crashed directly into the school premises, leading to the death of one individual and injuries to several others.
Following the incident, eight units from the Bangladesh Armed Forces, Fire Service, and Civil Defense quickly reached the site and launched rescue operations.