In a heart-wrenching account, Year 10 student Farhan Hasan described the traumatic experience of losing his best friend in the incident. As the F-7 jet experienced a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, it plummeted into the two-storey school building, igniting a massive fire. Eyewitnesses, including teachers and schoolmates, recounted the chaos that ensued as the jet struck, leaving families distraught and the community in shock.

Rescue operations saw over 30 ambulances transported countless wounded individuals to hospitals across Dhaka, with many victims being minors aged between 9 and 14. In light of this tragedy, the interim government declared a national day of mourning, pledging thorough investigations to prevent future incidents and assist affected families.