Flight Lieutenant Md. Tawkir Islam has been confirmed dead following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet that struck the Milestone School and College building in Uttara’s Diabari area. The jet caught fire shortly after takeoff and crashed into the academic building, sparking a massive blaze.

So far, 19 deaths have been reported, with more than 50 students suffering severe burns and injuries. While the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has yet to officially confirm the pilot’s death, multiple sources have verified the loss.