A Dark Day in Dhaka: School Tragedy Strikes

A Terrible Accident

In Dhaka, a training jet from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a school in the afternoon when classes were in session.

• Jet Details: Made in China, the jet took off and then crashed into Milestone School and College.
• Casualties: At least 19 people died, most of them students.
• Injuries: Over 100 others were hurt, many with bad burns.

Government Response

• The government declared a national day of mourning.
• Flags would fly at half-staff all over the country.
• The military stated the jet had a technical problem and is investigating.

Scene of Panic

• Panic and Rescue: People rushed to help the injured, using anything they could find to carry the hurt to hospitals.
• Parents' Desperation: Parents were desperate, looking for their kids.
• Explosion: The school buildings shook hard when the jet crashed, causing a big explosion, and students ran for their lives.

Medical Response

• Doctors worked hard to help the injured.
• Many students, aged 12 to 16, had bad burns and were taken to a special hospital.
• Soldiers tried to control the crowd, but it was very hard due to the crowded area with lots of shops and homes nearby.

Ongoing Rescue Efforts

By evening, rescuers were still looking through the wreckage, searching for more bodies.

Leader's Promise

The leader of Bangladesh promised to find out what happened, calling it a very sad day for the whole country.

International Reactions

• The Prime Minister of India expressed sorrow and offered help to Bangladesh.
• A student who was not at school when it happened said she was scared after seeing videos of the crash on TV. It was her school, and she could not believe it.