A recent airborne disaster resulted in significant casualties at a school, provoking public concern over aviation regulations and military oversight.
Tragic Military Jet Crash Claims Lives of Schoolchildren in Dhaka
Tragic Military Jet Crash Claims Lives of Schoolchildren in Dhaka
A devastating incident in Bangladesh highlights ongoing issues surrounding military aircraft safety.
Yesterday, a Bangladesh Air Force training jet tragically crashed into a civilian school in Dhaka, claiming the lives of at least 20 individuals and injuring 171 others, according to official reports. The military has attributed the crash to a mechanical failure.
The incident took place at Milestone School and College, located close to the international airport and a military air base, during school hours. The facility serves students from primary to high school, and reports indicate that the majority of those wounded were children, with 25 individuals reported to be in critical condition.
The aircraft reportedly took off from a nearby air base before it lost control and struck the second floor of the school building, where students in the third and fourth grades were attending classes. Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of chaos as the plane collided, with one student, Emon Islam, detailing the terrifying sight of shattered windows and flames engulfing the aircraft.
Moreover, military officials have confirmed that the pilot, who is believed to have died in the accident, attempted to guide the aircraft away from heavily populated areas prior to the crash.
This tragic event raises urgent questions about flight safety and the responsibility of military entities when operating training missions in populated regions. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, faces mounting pressure to address these concerns and ensure the protection of civilians in future military operations.
The incident took place at Milestone School and College, located close to the international airport and a military air base, during school hours. The facility serves students from primary to high school, and reports indicate that the majority of those wounded were children, with 25 individuals reported to be in critical condition.
The aircraft reportedly took off from a nearby air base before it lost control and struck the second floor of the school building, where students in the third and fourth grades were attending classes. Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of chaos as the plane collided, with one student, Emon Islam, detailing the terrifying sight of shattered windows and flames engulfing the aircraft.
Moreover, military officials have confirmed that the pilot, who is believed to have died in the accident, attempted to guide the aircraft away from heavily populated areas prior to the crash.
This tragic event raises urgent questions about flight safety and the responsibility of military entities when operating training missions in populated regions. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, faces mounting pressure to address these concerns and ensure the protection of civilians in future military operations.
