An emergency contact number has been activated to assist in locating missing school students following the tragic crash of an Air Force training aircraft in Uttara. The accident has claimed the lives of 19 people and injured over 50. Nine fire service units are currently engaged in rescue operations.

For information or to report missing persons, the following emergency contacts have been set up:

Military Rescue Brigade: 01769024202

CMH Burn Unit: 01769016019

CMH Emergency: 01769013311

Milestone School Admin Office: 01814774132

Milestone School Vice Principal: 01771111766

National Emergency Number: 999

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.

Following the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft at Milestone School and College, the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery has launched an emergency hotline: 01949043697.

The crash occurred at 1:06 PM on Monday, just moments after takeoff. The aircraft ignited upon impact with the Haidar Hall building, resulting in serious injuries to at least 27 individuals, mostly students—many of whom remain in critical condition. A dedicated team of medical professionals is providing round-the-clock care.

In the wake of the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash near Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, authorities have decided to reserve a metro rail coach to facilitate the swift transport of the injured. The coach adjacent to the women-only compartment will be designated for this purpose.

The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday, bursting into flames upon impact near the school’s academic building. At the time, classes were in session, resulting in injuries to numerous students—over 50 of whom have been admitted to various hospitals, including the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Eight fire service units worked to bring the blaze under control.

The death toll from the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash in Uttara has risen to 19, with more than 50 others injured. Among the deceased are two students from Milestone School — Junayed and Tanvir Ahmed. One of the injured has burns covering 30% of their body. Fire officials and doctors confirmed that the aircraft exploded upon crashing into the Milestone College building, causing severe burns to those nearby. Victims are receiving treatment at hospitals and the burn institute, and authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

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Following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft near Milestone College in Uttara, 25 people — most of them school students — have been admitted to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute. The crash occurred shortly after the jet’s takeoff around 1:30 PM on Monday. Eight fire service units responded to extinguish the flames. The incident created panic among students as classes were in session at the time.

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed near Haider Hall, adjacent to Milestone College in Uttara, Dhaka. The jet took off at 1:06 PM on Monday and went down around 1:30 PM. One person has been confirmed dead, and four others have been taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH). The crash sparked a fire in a nearby building, and rescue operations are ongoing. The final casualty count is yet to be confirmed.

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A Bangladesh Air Force F-7BGI training aircraft crashed near Milestone College in Dhaka’s Uttara area shortly after taking off at 1:06 PM. Three units from the fire service responded immediately. Police are investigating the incident, and no casualties have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

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