United News of Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammed Yunus on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) F-7 BGI training aircraft on Milestone School and College compound in the capital’s Diabari area. In a condolence message following the crash, the Chief Adviser said, “I express my deep shock and sorrow over the tragic accident of the Bangladesh Air Force's F-7 BGI training aircraft that crashed today on the Milestone School and College campus, which has caused casualties and injuries.” He described the incident as an irreparable loss, not only for the Bangladesh Air Force but also for the students, parents, teachers, staff and the wider community connected to the educational institution. “This is a moment of deep grief for the entire nation,” he said. The Chief Adviser wished the injured a quick recovery and directed all concerned authorities, including hospitals, to deal with the situation with the highest level of care, urgency, and seriousness. Prof Yunus doesn’t intend to be declared as "national reformer": Govt He also assured that the government will take necessary steps to find out the cause of the accident and provide all kinds of support. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, the BAF aircraft crashed net the Milestone School and College campus around 1:18 pm. The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) said eight units from Uttara, Tongi, Pallabi, Kurmitola, Mirpur, and Purbachal were sent to control the fire and help with the rescue work. Several injured people were taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, while others, including students, were admitted to Uttara Adhunik Medical College Hospital. Some were airlifted due to the seriousness of their injuries.

Panic gripped the Diabari area of Uttara on Monday afternoon after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training aircraft crashed at Milestone School and College, leaving parents in anguish as they waited for information on their children’s safety. With smoke rising from the wreckage, dozens of family members gathered outside the school gates, some praying, some crying and many pleading with law enforcers for help as emergency responders worked to secure the scene, reports UNB correspondents from the spot. "I'm not in a situation to speak…my son who is a class-six student…he is still inside the compound. I don't know what his situation now is!" a crying mother told UNB. BAF training aircraft crashes in Uttara; one dead, students among injured The BAF training aircraft crashed at the Milestone School and College on Monday afternoon, sparking a massive fire and injuring several people, according to the Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR). Lima Khanam, a duty officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) control room, said the crash was reported around 1:18 pm and so far one death has been confirmed. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene immediately.

A training aircraft's landing gear (wheels) split open forcing it to crash land during a training session at Rajshahi Shah Makhdum Airport on Saturday. All 3 crews including the trainer were unharmed.