In brief
On 21 July 2025 a Bangladeshi Air Force jet plunged into Milestone School, killing 36 people, most of them children. An investigative report has pointed to building code violations, poor pilot training and no mechanical fault, yet it has not been released publicly. Victims’ families and survivor students rallied this week, demanding transparency, compensation and better safety regulation. While some government officials pledged support, many survivors still suffer psychological and physical scars, and criticism over the lack of clear accountability remains. The incident has sparked calls for stricter aviation and construction standards in the capital.
On 21 July 2025 a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka, killing 36 people, most of whom were children. An investigation report has highlighted building code violations, inadequate pilot training and no mechanical fault, yet the government has not released the findings publicly.
Hundreds of students, many with burn injuries, gathered this week to remember the victims. Families are demanding transparency and compensation despite promises of support from health officials and the state.
The report cites a one‑door layout for an 800‑student school, the presence of more than 600 nearby buildings that violate height limits, and the lack of proper supervision of the pilot during the training flight.
Survivors face not only physical recovery but also psychological trauma. Student Nure Jannat Yusha lost interest in school and now struggles to sleep, while many others report memory and learning difficulties.
Political leaders, including prime minister spouse Zubaida Rahman, praised the courage of survivors, but families insist that the full investigative report be made public and that concrete support be provided for affected children and their families.
