A tragic incident unfolded in Dhaka on Monday when a Bangladesh plane crash into a college campus in the northern Uttara area of the city. The crash resulted in the death of one person and left at least four others injured.
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The aircraft involved was an F-7 BGI training jet belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force. The Army’s public relations office confirmed the crash in an official statement shortly after the event. Eyewitness footage showed thick smoke and flames rising from the crash site, triggering panic among students and nearby residents.
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The training aircraft came down on a school campus during the afternoon, hitting a section of the college grounds. Emergency teams, including firefighters, police, and military personnel, quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area and assist the injured. The fire was brought under control, but not before the incident left visible destruction in its path.
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Rescue workers carried victims out of the area, and authorities have since launched a detailed investigation into what caused the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that the pilot may have attempted to divert the aircraft to avoid a more serious disaster.
The Air Force has not yet released the identities of those on board or those affected on the ground. This incident has sparked a renewed conversation around aviation safety and the use of training aircraft over densely populated areas.
While rare, crashes involving military jets have occurred in the region before. This latest tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the risks faced by personnel in training operations and the importance of ensuring public safety in high-risk zones.
