Cinema halls closed in solidarity after jet crash at Milestone

Entertainment Desk :

Following the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F7 BGI
training aircraft in Diabari, Uttara, that claimed at least 31 lives and injured over 100, the Film Exhibitors’ Association called for
a nationwide cinema hall shutdown on July 22.

The aircraft crashed on the premises of Milestone School and College, resulting in the deaths of mostly students and leaving the nation in shock.

In response, the government has declared yesterday a one-day state of mourning.

Expressing solidarity with the victims and their families, the Film Exhibitors’ Association issued a statement late last night.

Secretary Awlad Hossain said the organisation is “deeply saddened by the loss of so many young lives” and prays for the swift recovery of those injured.

“In mourning and solidarity with the grieving families, we urge all cinema halls across the country to suspend screenings for the entire day yesterday,” the statement read.