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 Chengdu J-7 fighter jet crashed into Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka on Monday.
The crash resulted in at least 19 fatalities and over 100 injuries, with many of the casualties being students.
Bangladesh's chief adviser expressed deep sorrow, called for immediate assistance for the injured, and announced a government investigation into the accident and aid for 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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