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Daily Tribune
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
NTV marks 23rd anniversary
NTV, one of Bangladesh's most popular Bangla-language satellite and cable television channels, marked its 23rd anniversary with a vibrant celebration and cultural event at a renowned hotel in Bahrain on 18 July 2025. The program, organised by the NTV Viewers Forum Bahrain, brought together prominent figures and members of the Bangladeshi expatriate community to commemorate the channel's significant contributions to media and culture. The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Mr. Md. Rais Hasan Sarower, ndc, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Bahrain, who was the Chief Guest. He was joined by other officers of the Bangladesh Embassy in Bahrain.
Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Students in Bangladesh protest after air force jet crashes into school, killing 32
Hundreds of students protested near the site of a crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training jet on Tuesday into a school in Dhaka, which led to the killing of at least 32 people, including 29 students and demanded accountability, compensation for victims' families and pause on training aircrafts. After the Bangladesh military's F-7 jet crashed into Milestone School in the suburb of Uttara on Monday, the national capital traffic was shut down in several parts amid the ongoing unrest. Dhaka is still recovering from a student uprising last year that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and brought in an interim government, which seeks to restore order and hold elections in 2026. Some students, while protesting and demanding proper compensation and accountability, entered Bangladesh's administrative headquarters but were later dispersed with tear gas and stun grenades. The death toll from the crash rose to 32 on Wednesday, which includes 29 students, two teachers and the pilot who was on his first solo flight. Officials informed that about 171 people, mostly students at Milestone School and College, were injured as the jet crashed into a two-storey building. Injured people were rescued by the emergency responders and most of them had burn injuries. Bangladesh military has launched an investigation into the crash that took place after the F-7 jet faced mechanical issues after taking off for a training exercise just after 1pm local time on Monday. The military, in a statement, said that pilot, Flight Lieutenant Md. Taukir Islam, tried to navigate the aircraft to a less populated area after it faced mechanical fault. The demands of protesting students include 'accurate' publication of identities of the dead and injured, compensation to families of the victims, a pause in use of 'outdated and unsafe' training aircraft by the Bangladesh air force with immediate effect. The students further accused officials of beating them and manhandling teachers. A former student of the school said, 'The exact number of people killed and injured must be made public,' Associated Press reported. A local media outlet Jamuna TV reported that about 80 students were injured after security personnel charged them with batons.
Filipino Times
22-07-2025
- General
- Filipino Times
Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into school, killing at least 20 in Dhaka
At least 20 people were killed and more than 170 others injured after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school building in Dhaka on Monday, authorities said. The crash occurred at Milestone School and College in the Uttara area around 1:00 p.m. local time. The F-7 jet aircraft, which had just taken off for a training exercise, reportedly experienced a mechanical failure before slamming into a two-storey school building, the armed forces said in a statement. The pilot, Flight Lieutenant Md. Taukir Islam, was among the fatalities. Officials said he had attempted to divert the aircraft to a less populated area before impact. The Ministry of Health confirmed that 17 of the dead were children. Most of the injured were between 10 and 15 years old, and many suffered burns from jet fuel. More than 50 people were taken to hospitals, including the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery and Uttara Adhunik Medical College Hospital. Emergency services responded quickly, with firefighters battling flames and searching through debris for survivors. Images from the scene showed widespread damage to the school building with smoke rising from the crash site and crowds watching from surrounding rooftops. Witnesses said the plane crashed just as students were leaving for the day. Teachers and students reported hearing a loud explosion followed by fire and smoke. An investigation committee has been formed to determine the cause of the crash. Bangladesh's interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed condolences and directed all concerned agencies to prioritize assistance to victims and their families. 'This is a moment of deep sorrow for the nation. I wish the injured a speedy recovery and instruct all authorities, including the hospitals concerned, to deal with the situation with utmost importance,' he said in a post on X. Authorities have declared Tuesday a national day of mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast.
Hamilton Spectator
21-07-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a Dhaka school, killing at least 19
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring more than 100, officials said. According to the military and a fire official, the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College, in the Uttara neighborhood, in the afternoon as students were attending classes. The Fire Service and Civil Defense said that at least 19 people, mostly students, died and another 116 were rescued with injuries. A significant number sustained burn injuries. The government announced a national day of mourning on Tuesday, with flags to fly at half-staff across the country. The military said the jet took off from Bangladesh Air Force Base A.K. Khandaker in Dhaka's Kurmitola neighborhood at 1:06 p.m. local time and crashed soon after, catching fire immediately. It said the aircraft 'experienced a technical malfunction,' but that a high-level committee within the Air Force would conduct an investigation to determine the cause. Flight Lieutenant Md. Toukir Islam, made 'every effort to divert the aircraft away from densely populated areas toward a more sparsely inhabited location,' the military said. 'Unfortunately, the aircraft crashed into a two-story building' within the school. It is the deadliest airplane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Local media indicated most of the injured were students. Relatives panicked at the scene as rescuers, using tricycle rickshaws or whatever was available, transported the injured to local hospitals. A desperate scene unfolded as the crash occurred. Local residents and rescuers carried wounded students on their laps, while worried parents ran frantically. One father sprinted with his daughter cradled in his arms. A mother cried out, having found her younger child, but desperately searching for her elder. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus pledged an investigation into the crash, expressing his deep sorrow over the 'heartbreaking accident' at Milestone School and College. In a statement, he lamented the 'irreparable' loss suffered by 'Air Force personnel, students, parents, teachers, staff, and others,' calling it 'a moment of deep national grief.' Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present at the time of the crash, told The Associated Press by phone that the school, with some 2,000 students, offers classes from elementary to twelfth grade. 'I was terrified watching videos on TV,' the 16-year-old said. 'My God! It's my school.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Los Angeles Times
21-07-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a Dhaka school, killing at least 19
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring more than 100, officials said. According to the military and a fire official, the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College, in the Uttara neighborhood, in the afternoon as students were attending classes. The Fire Service and Civil Defense said that at least 19 people, mostly students, died and another 116 were rescued with injuries. A significant number sustained burn injuries. The government announced a national day of mourning on Tuesday, with flags to fly at half-staff across the country. The military said the jet took off from Bangladesh Air Force Base A.K. Khandaker in Dhaka's Kurmitola neighborhood at 1:06 p.m. local time and crashed soon after, catching fire immediately. It said the aircraft 'experienced a technical malfunction,' but that a high-level committee within the Air Force would conduct an investigation to determine the cause. Flight Lieutenant Md. Toukir Islam, made 'every effort to divert the aircraft away from densely populated areas toward a more sparsely inhabited location,' the military said. 'Unfortunately, the aircraft crashed into a two-story building' within the school. It is the deadliest airplane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Local media indicated most of the injured were students. Relatives panicked at the scene as rescuers, using tricycle rickshaws or whatever was available, transported the injured to local hospitals. A desperate scene unfolded as the crash occurred. Local residents and rescuers carried wounded students on their laps, while worried parents ran frantically. One father sprinted with his daughter cradled in his arms. A mother cried out, having found her younger child, but desperately searching for her elder. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus pledged an investigation into the crash, expressing his deep sorrow over the 'heartbreaking accident' at Milestone School and College. In a statement, he lamented the 'irreparable' loss suffered by 'Air Force personnel, students, parents, teachers, staff, and others,' calling it 'a moment of deep national grief.' Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present at the time of the crash, told the Associated Press by phone that the school, with some 2,000 students, offers classes from elementary to twelfth grade. 'I was terrified watching videos on TV,' the 16-year-old said. 'My God! It's my school.' Alam writes for the Associated Press.
