Bangladesh Declares July 22 Mourning Day After Jet Crash Kills 27
What Happened
The crash occurred during what was supposed to be a routine Air Force training flight. The military says the aircraft had a mechanical failure and the pilot tried to steer away from populated areas—but unfortunately, the plane hit Milestone School and College, a two-storey building in the capital.
Heartbreak and Condolences
Bangladesh's interim government advisor Muhammad Yunus called the crash an 'irreparable loss.' His post on X expressed deep sorrow for the students, teachers, Air Force staff, and families affected. He described it as a 'moment of profound pain for the nation.'
Global Support Pours In
India and Pakistan joined in expressing sympathy. Indian PM Narendra Modi and Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif both offered condolences and support, saying they stand with the people of Bangladesh during this tragedy.
Still Under Investigation
Authorities haven't confirmed the exact cause of the crash yet, but they're working on it. For context, this is the worst air disaster since 1984 in Bangladesh, when a passenger plane went down, killing 49 people.
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