Staff Reporter :
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammed Yunus has expressed deep sorrow and shock following the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) F-7 BGI training aircraft, which came down on the premises of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Dhaka.
In a condolence message issued on Monday, Professor Yunus said, “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic accident involving the F-7 BGI training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force, which crashed today on the Milestone School and College campus, resulting in loss of lives and injuries.”
Describing the incident as an irreparable tragedy, he noted that it has affected not only the Air Force but also the students, teachers, staff, parents, and the broader school community.
“This is a moment of profound national mourning,” he stated.
The Chief Adviser conveyed his wishes for the swift recovery of those injured and directed all concerned authorities-particularly medical services-to provide treatment with the highest level of care and urgency.
He also assured that the government would take all necessary steps to determine the cause of the crash and offer full support to those affected.
According to a statement from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, the aircraft crashed near the school campus at approximately 1:18 pm.
The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) confirmed that eight units from Uttara, Tongi, Pallabi, Kurmitola, Mirpur, and Purbachal were deployed to extinguish the fire and conduct rescue operations.
Several of the injured were taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, while others-including students-received treatment at Uttara Adhunik Medical College Hospital. Critically injured individuals were airlifted for emergency care.
Meanwhile, the Chief Adviser’s National Fisheries Week programme, originally scheduled for 10:30 am on Tuesday, has been postponed. The event will now take place on Wednesday at the same time and venue-the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center-according to the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing.
