A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a crowded school and college campus in Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 50 others. The incident has sent shockwaves through the capital city, with rescue teams working tirelessly to locate survivors amid the wreckage.
The plane struck Milestone School and College in Uttara, a northern district of Dhaka, during operational hours. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as the aircraft plowed into buildings, triggering fires and trapping students and staff. A fire services official confirmed the death toll, while doctors at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery reported treating dozens for severe burns.
"This is one of the worst aviation disasters in recent urban memory," said a local emergency responder at the scene. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with military officials pledging full cooperation.
The tragedy highlights growing concerns about urban safety and military aviation protocols in densely populated South Asian cities. As night fell, families gathered at hospitals seeking information about missing relatives, underscoring the human toll of the disaster.
