Following the deadly crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training jet near Milestone School and College in Diabari, Uttara, the High Court has ordered the formation of a special expert committee to investigate the incident. The crash caused multiple student casualties and widespread public concern.

The directive was issued by a bench comprising Justice Fahmida Khatun and Justice Syed Zahid Mansoor. In addition to forming the committee, the court issued a ruling instructing the government to provide adequate compensation to the families of the deceased and injured. The order came in response to a public interest writ filed to investigate the cause of the accident and ensure accountability.

During the 17th day of the political dialogue in Dhaka, National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Ali Riaz announced that most political parties agreed party chiefs should not hold the Prime Minister’s post. While some parties expressed dissent, they will be allowed to submit formal notes of disagreement in the National Charter. Discussions also covered caretaker government reforms and appointments to key institutions like the Election Commission and Anti-Corruption Commission. A few parties, including BNP and allies, supported allowing one individual to hold all three top positions.

In response to the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft in Uttara that resulted in multiple casualties, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman cancelled several scheduled political programs as a gesture of mourning. He immediately ordered rescue efforts and sent the party’s Health Affairs Secretary, along with medical teams and ambulances, to the crash site.

Pre-scheduled events by the party’s Krishak Dal and Mohila Dal were also called off. During a discussion meeting, party leaders expressed condolences, offered prayers for the victims, and announced blood donation drives for the injured. The BNP Standing Committee convened on Monday night to observe a moment of silence and offer prayers for those affected.

A second round of discussions involving 30 political parties under the National Unity Commission commenced at the Foreign Service Academy, expressing profound sorrow and condolences for those killed and injured in the Bangladesh Air Force plane crash at Uttara’s Milestone School and College.

In a condolence motion, the government was urged to conduct a thorough investigation into the accident and take necessary measures to prevent future incidents. Professor Ali Riaz, co-chair of the Unity Commission, called on people from all walks of life to stand with the grieving families and stressed the urgent need for proper medical treatment for the injured.

Dhaka, July 22 — Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has designated the Uttara Sector-12 City Corporation Cemetery as the burial site for those who lost their lives in the recent Air Force training aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara.

A statement posted on Dr. Yunus’s official Facebook page announced that the cemetery would be preserved in the future to honor the memory of the victims.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the tragic incident has so far claimed 31 lives, while 165 others have been injured. The injured are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals across the capital.

A Chinese-made FT-7 BGI fighter jet crashed into a two-story building of Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara on Monday, killing 27 and injuring 171. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) clarified that the aircraft was a combat-capable fighter jet, not a training plane, although it was participating in a training mission. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Kurmitola Air Base due to a mechanical failure. Among the injured, 78 are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals across the city.

Students protesting the plane crash at Milestone College blocked Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul, Education Adviser CR Abrar, and the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary from leaving the campus.

They were confined for nearly five hours and had to retreat to the college premises after a failed attempt to leave under police escort. Although Adviser Nazrul assured acceptance of the students’ six-point demands, the protest continued. Key demands include a complete list of the dead and injured, compensation for victims' families, and the discontinuation of risky training flights over populated areas.

A verified Facebook post from the Chief Adviser’s office seeking financial aid for victims of the Uttara plane crash sparked backlash and was later removed without explanation.

The post had shared a Sonali Bank account number for donations. Users criticized the appeal, questioning its intent and appropriateness. Although deleted from Facebook, the message continues to circulate on WhatsApp.

Following widespread protests by students demanding the cancellation of the HSC examinations after the Milestone air crash in Uttara, Education Secretary Siddique Zobayer has been withdrawn from his position. Information Advisor Mahfuz Alam announced this on Facebook Tuesday afternoon.

Though the decision to suspend exams had not been confirmed until the previous day, it was finalized early Tuesday morning. Students gathered in front of the Secretariat, demanding the resignation of both the Education Advisor and Secretary. Defying police barriers, they entered the building, intensifying pressure that led to the Education Secretary’s withdrawal.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit Pakistan on July 26, announced Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.

The visit underscores the historic, cultural, and religious ties between Tehran and Islamabad—especially amid recent tensions involving Israel and the United States. Iran has also expressed solidarity with Pakistan over recent flooding, offering humanitarian assistance. Pakistan has confirmed readiness to welcome President Pezeshkian.

Amid growing outrage over delayed exam suspensions and the lack of transparency regarding casualties in a recent air force training jet crash, students gathered in protest in front of the Secretariat in Dhaka. Tensions escalated as protestors forcibly entered the premises, vandalized vehicles inside the compound, and demanded the immediate resignation of Education Advisor C. R. Abrar and the Education Secretary.

Clashes broke out between students and police, leading to a chaotic scene. In an effort to restore order, police and military personnel conducted a joint operation to disperse the demonstrators. Earlier in the day, students had surrounded the Dhaka Education Board office to voice their grievances.

Professor Ali Riaz, Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, announced that most political parties support a proposal to bar individuals from holding the posts of both Prime Minister and party leader simultaneously.

This update came on the 17th day of the commission’s second-phase dialogue, held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. However, parties like BNP, LDP, Labour Party, and NDM have expressed dissent and will be allowed to record a "note of dissent" in the final charter. Discussions also addressed appointments to the Election Commission and other constitutional bodies.

In the wake of the deadly crash near Milestone School, Naval Adviser M Sakhawat Hossain has called for a reassessment of operating training aircraft over densely populated areas.

During a visit to the crash site and hospitals, he emphasized that while the exact cause of the accident—whether pilot error or mechanical failure—is still unknown, such incidents raise serious safety questions. He expressed condolences for the pilot and informed that a team of medical experts from Singapore will arrive soon to assist in treating the injured.

The funeral prayer for Pilot Tawkir Islam, who lost his life in the Uttara plane crash, was held on Tuesday at Dhaka's Kurmitola.

The event was attended by key military figures including the Army Chief, Navy Chief, and Air Force Chief, along with Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and members of the pilot’s family. A formal military funeral parade was held prior to the janaza.

The death toll from the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft near Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, has climbed to 31, with 165 others injured, according to an official statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday afternoon.

The injured are being treated at various hospitals including the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, and CMH. Most of the deceased are schoolchildren. Among the confirmed adult casualties are the pilot, Tawkir Islam, and a teacher, Mahreen Chowdhury. Many of the injured remain in critical condition.