At least 27 killed, over 171 injured as Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashes into Milestone College in Dhaka [Dhaka, Bangladesh – July 21, 2025] —A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone College in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday, causing a devastating accident. At least 20 people have been confirmed dead, and over 171 others were injured, many of them students. Most of the injured are hospitalized with severe burns
At a press briefing held at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Professor Dr. Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, shared the latest updates. Present at the briefing were six interim government advisers, including Legal Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul.
Dr. Rahman stated that at least 70 of the injured have been admitted with burn injuries. The injured are being treated at the Burn Institute, Kurmitola General Hospital, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Combined Military Hospital (CMH), and Uttara Modern Hospital.
According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft lost control and crashed into the upper floors of the college building at around 1:15 PM, instantly igniting a fire. Students on the rooftop and many people inside the building were caught in the flames.
Following the incident, fire service units, army personnel, and local residents rushed to carry out rescue operations. The injured were quickly taken to various hospitals, with several reported to be in critical condition.
The exact cause of the crash remains unknown. The Bangladesh Air Force has announced that an investigation committee has been formed, and further details will be released later.
The tragic incident has cast a shadow of mourning across the nation. In a statement, the interim government’s spokesperson expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and assured full medical support for the injured.
