Pilot Towkir of F-7 dies

Staff Reporter :

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) pilot who was flying the F-7 aircraft that crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara on
Monday has been identified as Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar.

Sagar, a member of the 35th Squadron and a graduate of the 76 BAFA course, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH).

Flight Lieutenant Sagar began his career with initial flight training on PT-6 aircraft, completing his first 100 hours during his cadetship. He later served with the 15th Squadron, where he logged approximately 60 hours of flight time before joining the 35th Squadron.

The tragic incident occurred shortly after takeoff when the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the school premises, claiming at least 19 lives and leaving 164 others injured, according to statements from the military and fire service officials.

The crash took place in the early afternoon while classes were in session at Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s densely populated Uttara area.