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Bangladesh Declares July 22 Mourning Day After Jet Crash Kills 27

A military training flight ends in disaster, crashing into a school in Dhaka and killing at least 27.

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Bangladesh Declares July 22 Mourning Day After Jet Crash Kills 27

Tuesday, July 22, has been declared a national day of mourning in Bangladesh after a military jet crashed into a school building in Dhaka the day before, killing at least 27 people and injuring over 170. It's being called the country’s worst aviation disaster in decades.

What Happened

The crash occurred during what was supposed to be a routine Air Force training flight. The military says the aircraft had a mechanical failure and the pilot tried to steer away from populated areas—but unfortunately, the plane hit Milestone School and College, a two-storey building in the capital.

Death toll in Bangladesh fighter jet crash rises to 27

Heartbreak and Condolences

Bangladesh’s interim government advisor Muhammad Yunus called the crash an “irreparable loss.” His post on X expressed deep sorrow for the students, teachers, Air Force staff, and families affected. He described it as a “moment of profound pain for the nation.”

Global Support Pours In

India and Pakistan joined in expressing sympathy. Indian PM Narendra Modi and Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif both offered condolences and support, saying they stand with the people of Bangladesh during this tragedy.

Bangladesh declares July 22 as day of mourning after Air Force jet crash kills 20 | Khaleej Times

Still Under Investigation

Authorities haven’t confirmed the exact cause of the crash yet, but they’re working on it. For context, this is the worst air disaster since 1984 in Bangladesh, when a passenger plane went down, killing 49 people.

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