At Least 19 Killed as Bangladesh Air Force Training Aircraft Crashes into College Campus in Dhaka

At least 19 people were killed on Monday when a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a college campus in the capital city of Dhaka, according to officials from the country’s fire and emergency services.

The incident occurred during daylight hours when the aircraft reportedly lost control during a training mission and struck the main building of a local college. The impact caused a fire that rapidly spread through the facility, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries among students, staff, and civilians in the vicinity.

Emergency response teams, including firefighters, paramedics, and military personnel, rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and evacuate the injured. Several individuals have been hospitalized with critical injuries, and the death toll may rise.

The crash has sparked shock and mourning across the nation, with government leaders and military officials expressing condolences to the families of the victims.