A Chengdu J-7 fighter jet, also known as the F-7, crashed at Milestone School and College campus in northern Dhaka. [Wikimedia Commons/Shaifuzzaman Ayon]
Key Takeaways:
A Bangladesh Air Force Chinese-made Chengdu J-7 fighter jet crashed into Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka.
The incident resulted in at least 19 fatalities and over 100 injuries, with most of the injured being students.
Bangladesh's chief adviser expressed profound grief, stating the loss was irreparable, and announced an investigation into the cause of the accident, promising assistance to those affected.
A jet piloted by the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a university in the country’s capital of Dhaka on Monday.
The Chinese-made Chengdu J-7 fighter jet, also known as the F-7, crashed at Milestone School and College campus in northern Dhaka. At least 19 people have died and over 100 more injured, according to a CNN report.
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