Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes into Dhaka School, Killing 19

Aircraft Crash in Dhaka

• 💥 A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school campus in Dhaka, causing flames and billowing smoke.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred shortly after takeoff due to a technical problem with the aircraft.

Casualties and Injuries

• 💔 Officials reported that at least 19 people were killed in the crash.
• 🚑 More than 160 individuals were injured, with many being rushed to a local hospital on stretchers.
• 👨‍✈️ The pilot of the training jet was confirmed to be among those who died in the incident.

Witness Accounts and Aftermath

• 🏫 A teacher at the school described hearing an explosion and seeing fire and smoke upon realizing something had fallen from behind.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families of the victims experienced distress, shouting and needing to be restrained as they sought information about their loved ones.
• 🔍 A committee has been established by the military to investigate the cause of the crash.