Dhaka Air Crash Kills 20, Injures 171
The crash has raised concerns about air safety in Bangladesh, and the government has promised to take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The international community is also offering support and assistance to Bangladesh in the aftermath of the tragedy.
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing at least 20 people, including the pilot and 19 students, with 171 others injured. The Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft experienced a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff and crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College in the Uttara neighborhood.
The pilot attempted to divert the plane to a less populated area before crashing, but it was too late. The crash is the deadliest in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Rescuers are still searching for bodies and treating the injured, with many students suffering from burns. The cause of the accident is being investigated by a committee formed to look into the incident.
The government has announced a national day of mourning and flags will be flown at half-staff across the country. Special prayers will be held in all religious places of worship. The incident has sparked an outpouring of support from neighboring countries, with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing his regret over the incident and saying Pakistan stands in solidarity with Bangladesh.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the committee is working to determine the cause of the mechanical failure that led to the accident. The people of Bangladesh are mourning the loss of life and praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.