A training aircraft belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force crashed on Monday in Dhaka, impacting the campus of a school. Local media reports indicate at least 19 people have died and over 100 have sustained injuries as a result of the incident. The possibility of further fatalities remains, according to these reports.
The military has confirmed the crash, stating that the F-7 BGI training aircraft departed at 13:06 local time (07:06 GMT). The incident occurred in the Uttara area of Dhaka.
Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government of Bangladesh, has announced that necessary measures will be taken to investigate the cause of the crash and to ensure all forms of assistance are provided. Details surrounding the circumstances of the accident remain unclear at this time.