Dhaka, Bangladesh – A Chengdu F-7BGI fighter jet from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed on Monday (21) on the grounds of a school in the Uttara district, north of the capital Dhaka, resulting in a tragedy with at least 19 dead and dozens injured.
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The accident occurred during the day on the campus of the “Milestone” school and college, where children were present at the time of impact.
According to eyewitnesses and local reports, the aircraft exploded upon hitting the ground, severely damaging school facilities and injuring several civilians. The pilot did not survive the crash. Rescue teams are actively working at the scene, and the number of victims may rise.
In a brief statement to the press, the Ministry of Defense of Bangladesh confirmed that the aircraft involved belonged to the country’s Air Force.
The Chengdu F-7BGI is a modernized version of the Soviet MiG-21 fighter jet, produced under license by China. The BGI variant was developed specifically to meet the operational needs of the Bangladesh Air Force, featuring upgraded avionics and combat systems.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and the government has declared mourning for the victims of the tragedy.
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Source: Ministry of Defense of Bangladesh | Illustrative photo: Wikimedia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
