Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes into Dhaka College, One Dead, Dozens Injured

 

A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a college campus in the Uttara area of Dhaka on Monday, killing one person and injuring more than 50 others. The jet, identified as an F-7 BGI, had taken off at 1:06 PM local time (0706 GMT) before the tragic crash. According to the military’s public relations office, the aircraft was on a training mission when it lost control and crashed into the college premises, reportedly hitting the roof of the canteen building.

The impact caused a large fire to erupt, creating a thick plume of smoke visible across the area. Emergency responders, including firefighters and medics, rushed to the scene. Several of the injured, many of them children and adults from the college and nearby areas, were admitted to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery with varying degrees of burn injuries. A doctor at the hospital confirmed the number of injured and said the situation was being closely monitored.

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Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss. He promised a full investigation into the cause of the crash and assured that all affected individuals would receive the necessary support. He called the incident an “irreparable loss” for students, families, and the armed forces.

The full extent of the damage and the final death toll are still unknown, as rescue operations and medical evaluations are ongoing. Military officials have not yet confirmed whether the pilot managed to eject or survive the crash. Initial video footage circulating online showed flames and smoke pouring from a college lawn area as crowds stood back in shock. The aircraft crash reportedly happened during school hours, raising fears about the safety of hundreds of students and staff present on campus.

The local newspaper Prothom Alo reported that the jet may have crashed onto the roof of the college’s canteen, though this detail remains unconfirmed by official sources. As the scene was being secured, army and air force personnel, along with local law enforcement, arrived to manage the crowd and begin a formal inquiry.

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This incident has drawn comparisons to a recent and much deadlier crash in neighboring India, where an Air India flight went down on a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad, killing 241 passengers and 19 people on the ground. While Monday’s accident in Dhaka was not as catastrophic, it has nonetheless raised serious questions about flight safety and urban air training near densely populated areas.

Public concern is mounting over the risks posed by military and civilian aircraft flying over populated zones. Calls for stricter flight operation protocols and better risk assessment procedures are gaining momentum on social media and among public safety advocates. Meanwhile, authorities continue to treat the wounded and assess the structural damage caused to the college infrastructure. The government’s promised investigation is expected to shed light on technical faults or lapses in training that may have led to the crash.