2025 Dhaka Chengdu J-7 crash · Diabari
On July 21, 2025, 2025 Dhaka Chengdu J-7 crash (Diabari). 34 people died.
- Date
- July 21, 2025
- Place
- Diabari
- Operator
- Bangladesh Air Force
- Killed
- 34
- Injured
- 173
- Position
- 23.878°N, 90.368°E
- Wikidata ID
- Q135433157
From Wikipedia
On 21 July 2025, a Chengdu J-7 aircraft operated by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) crashed shortly after takeoff into the Milestone School campus in the Uttara neighbourhood of Dhaka, Bangladesh, while classes were in session. Investigations found that the cause of the crash was pilot error, resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft. At least 37 people were killed in the crash, including the pilot and 28 students, and 173 others were injured. It is also commonly referred to as the Milestone tragedy.
The crash triggered widespread protests by students demanding accountability, transparency over the casualty figures, and decommissioning of outdated aircraft. Demonstrations spread across the country, during which clashes with security forces led to the removal of the Education Secretary from office. Governments and organizations worldwide expressed condolences over the incident.
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