Bangladesh Jet Crashes School: Thirty-Five Dead in Dhaka
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into the Milestone School campus in Dhaka seconds after takeoff, killing 35 people and injuring 173 in one of the country's worst aviation disasters. The Chinese-made FT-7BGI plowed through classrooms during school hours, maximizing the civilian toll. The tragedy reignited demands to relocate military flight operations away from densely populated areas.
July 21, 2025
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