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.

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.

The Pakistan Senate has passed the "Social Media (User Age Limit) Bill 2025" with 34 votes in favor, prohibiting individuals under 16 from creating social media accounts. The bill aims to protect minors from online abuse, cyberbullying, and to promote digital literacy. Social media companies could face hefty fines if they allow underage users on their platforms. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been tasked with removing existing underage accounts. The legislation aligns with similar laws in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

In light of the ongoing student movement following the Uttara plane crash, the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exam scheduled for July 24 has been postponed. The interim government, expressing solidarity with the students, has agreed to all six demands, including transparent victim information, compensation, rehabilitation, trauma support, aviation safety reforms, and an apology for military misconduct. Legal and education advisors visited Milestone School to convey the government’s stance. Protests, however, show no sign of abating.

The interim government has acknowledged the legitimacy of the six-point demand raised by protesting students after the Milestone School plane crash. Legal Advisor Asif Nazrul and Education Advisor C.R. Abrar met with the students and assured them that the demands would be met. These include the release of victim information, compensation, security reforms, and an apology for the mistreatment of teachers. The government also expressed regret over reports of assault by military personnel and has pledged changes in aviation policy. However, student protests remain ongoing.

Protesting students at Milestone School encircled Legal Advisor Asif Nazrul and Education Advisor C.R. Abrar, demanding transparency regarding the crash victims, a full list of the injured, and financial compensation. The advisors entered into discussions with faculty and representatives in a conference room. Despite a protest ban from the Diabari Army Camp, student demonstrations continue. Authorities have started relocating students from hostels as tensions persist.

In response to the devastating plane crash at Milestone School that claimed 27 lives, grieving students held a peaceful sit-in and protest at Uttara Roundabout. They issued a six-point demand, including the release of victims’ identities, an accurate list of the injured, an unconditional apology for mistreatment of teachers, compensation for victims' families, cancellation of unsafe aircraft, and reform of training protocols. Despite police urging them to disperse, the students continued their protest peacefully.