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The Journal
24 minutes ago
- General
- The Journal
Twenty-five children among the dead after fighter jet crashed into school
FAMILIES AND TEACHERS gathered today at a Bangladeshi school where a training fighter jet crashed, killing 25 children and two others in the country's deadliest aviation accident in decades. Most of the victims were pupils who had just been let out of class when the Chinese-made F-7 BJI aircraft slammed into the Milestone School and College yesterday. 'So far, 27 people have died. Among them, 25 are children and one is a pilot,' said Sayedur Rahman from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, updating an earlier death toll of 20. 'Seventy-eight people are being treated in different hospitals,' added Rahman, special assistant to the ministry's chief adviser. More than 170 people were injured in the crash, said the military which is investigating the cause. The usually bustling school was eerily quiet this morning, with classes cancelled. 'Along with the children, the school has lost its life,' said teacher Shahadat Hossain, whose son narrowly escaped the crash. 'There are two swings in front of the affected building. During lunch breaks and after school, children play there. Even yesterday, around the time the plane crashed, students were on those swings,' the 45-year-old told news agency AFP. Around 7,000 pupils are enrolled at the school, including Abul Bashar's sixth-grade son whose best friend was killed. 'He came out just two or three minutes before the accident occurred,' said Bashar. 'He couldn't sleep through the night and forced me to bring him to school this morning,' the father added, his son standing in silence. Advertisement Children's trauma People crowd a street as fire fighting trucks remain on standby outside the school. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo School authorities have collected bags, shoes, and identity cards of children from the site. Pahn Chakma, a senior police officer, said that armed forces personnel are still sweeping the area. 'They will hand over the place to the police later, and we will then collect evidence, including any human remains or belongings of students and others,' Chakma said. Air Force personnel on duty said the remnants of the fighter jet were removed on last night, but they are still scouring the site for evidence. 'I don't know how long it will take to return to normalcy, to relieve the children from this trauma,' teacher Hossain said. On Monday night, school authorities held prayers at the campus. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus expressed 'deep grief and sorrow' over the incident and declared a day of national mourning. 'The loss suffered by the Air Force, the students, parents, teachers, and staff of Milestone School and College, as well as others affected by this accident, is irreparable,' he said. 'This is a moment of profound pain for the nation.' The military said the pilot, flight lieutenant Towkir Islam, was on a routine training mission when the jet 'reportedly encountered a mechanical failure'. He tried to divert the aircraft away from densely populated areas but, 'despite his best efforts', crashed into the two-storey school building, the military said yesterday.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Candle-lit concert in Kolkata tips a hat to AR Rahman classics
The soft flicker of flameless candles bathed the ballroom of Hyatt Centric Ballygunge in a warm, golden glow on Sunday evening, setting the stage for the inaugural Candlelight Concert – a stirring hat-tip to AR Rahman. The ambience felt cinematic, almost surreal – hushed, dreamlike, and gently luminous. A four-member ensemble – on the sitar, tabla, santoor, and keyboard – took the audience on a soul-stirring journey through Rahman's timeless discography. From the spirited cadence of Ghanan Ghanan to the haunting tenderness of Tu Hi Re, each composition was reimagined with intricate precision and emotional depth, striking a delicate balance between rhythm and reverie. As the hour-long performance unfolded, evergreen tracks like Jiya Jale, Yeh Haseen Vadiyan, Luka Chuppi, and Kun Faya Kun washed over the room, drawing soft hums and nostalgic smiles from the audience. 'I've always loved Rahman's music,' said attendee Anjali Jha, 'but hearing it live, stripped of lyrics, felt like hearing it for the first time.' Tapas Bala on the santoor Abhisekh Gupta on the sitar Quotes: Audience members To present Rahman's legacy in this form was truly special. We wanted to create an experience, and not just a performance –Abhisekh Gupta, sitar player of the ensemble The ambience was magical, and the way the musicians brought Rahman's work to life was truly beautiful – Sahej Kaur Chawla, an attendee Pics: Anindya Saha
IOL News
3 hours ago
- General
- IOL News
Bangladesh fighter jet crash kills 25 children at school in nation's deadliest air disaster in decades
Families and teachers gathered Tuesday at a Bangladeshi school where a training fighter jet crashed, killing 25 children and two others in the country's deadliest aviation accident in decades. Families and teachers gathered Tuesday at a Bangladeshi school where a training fighter jet crashed, killing 25 children and two others in the country's deadliest aviation accident in decades. Most of the victims were pupils who had just been let out of class when the Chinese-made F-7 BJI aircraft slammed into the Milestone School and College on Monday. "So far, 27 people have died. Among them, 25 are children and one is a pilot," said Sayedur Rahman from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, updating an earlier death toll of 20. "Seventy-eight people are being treated in different hospitals," added Rahman, special assistant to the ministry's chief adviser. More than 170 people were injured in the crash, said the military which is investigating the cause. The usually bustling school was eerily quiet on Tuesday morning, with classes cancelled. "Along with the children, the school has lost its life," said teacher Shahadat Hossain, whose son narrowly escaped the crash. "There are two swings in front of the affected building. During lunch breaks and after school, children play there. Even yesterday, around the time the plane crashed, students were on those swings," the 45-year-old told AFP. Around 7,000 pupils are enrolled at the school, including Abul Bashar's sixth-grade son whose best friend was killed. "He came out just two or three minutes before the accident occurred," said Bashar. "He couldn't sleep through the night and forced me to bring him to school this morning," the father added, his son standing in silence. Children's trauma School authorities have collected bags, shoes, and identity cards of children from the site. Pahn Chakma, a senior police officer, said that armed forces personnel are still sweeping the area. "They will hand over the place to the police later, and we will then collect evidence, including any human remains or belongings of students and others," Chakma said. Air Force personnel on duty said the remnants of the fighter jet were removed on Monday night, but they are still scouring the site for evidence. "I don't know how long it will take to return to normalcy, to relieve the children from this trauma," teacher Hossain said. On Monday night, school authorities held prayers at the campus. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus expressed "deep grief and sorrow" over the incident and declared a day of national mourning. "The loss suffered by the Air Force, the students, parents, teachers, and staff of Milestone School and College, as well as others affected by this accident, is irreparable," he said. "This is a moment of profound pain for the nation." The military said the pilot, flight lieutenant Towkir Islam, was on a routine training mission when the jet "reportedly encountered a mechanical failure". He tried to divert the aircraft away from densely populated areas but, "despite his best efforts", crashed into the two-storey school building, the military said Monday. AFP
The Sun
4 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Bangladesh mourns 27 dead in school jet crash tragedy
DHAKA: Families and teachers gathered in grief at a Bangladeshi school where a fighter jet crashed, killing 25 children and two others in the country's deadliest aviation disaster in years. The Chinese-made F-7 BJI aircraft struck Milestone School and College on Monday, just as pupils were leaving class. 'So far, 27 people have died. Among them, 25 are children and one is a pilot,' said Sayedur Rahman from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The earlier toll of 20 was revised as more victims were identified. 'Seventy-eight people are being treated in different hospitals,' Rahman added. The military confirmed over 170 injuries and is investigating the cause. The school, usually filled with noise, stood silent on Tuesday with classes suspended. 'Along with the children, the school has lost its life,' said teacher Shahadat Hossain, whose son narrowly escaped. 'There are two swings in front of the affected building. During lunch breaks and after school, children play there. Even yesterday, around the time the plane crashed, students were on those swings,' Hossain told AFP. Among the 7,000 enrolled students was Abul Bashar's sixth-grade son, who lost his best friend. 'He came out just two or three minutes before the accident occurred,' Bashar said. 'He couldn't sleep through the night and forced me to bring him to school this morning.' Authorities collected scattered belongings—bags, shoes, and ID cards—from the site. Senior police officer Pahn Chakma said armed forces were still securing the area before evidence collection begins. Air Force personnel removed jet wreckage overnight but continue searching for clues. School staff held prayers on campus Monday night as the nation reeled. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus declared a day of mourning, calling the loss 'irreparable.' The military stated the pilot, flight lieutenant Towkir Islam, faced mechanical failure during training and attempted to steer clear of populated areas before crashing. - AFP
Hans India
4 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
25 children among 27 killed in Bangladesh Air Force jet crash
Dhaka: The death toll in the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash climbed to 27, twenty-five of the deceased being students, authorities announced on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media division of the South Asia nation's Armed Forces, the Air Force's F-7 BGI training aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m. (local time) on Monday and crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhaka's Uttara around 1.30 p.m. Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday morning, Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief advisor at the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute in Dhaka, confirmed the update on the casualties. He further stated that at least 78 people are receiving treatment at different hospitals, and five are in critical condition. "Among the deceased, 25 are children -- many under the age of 12 -- with extensive burn injuries. The other two victims include the aircraft's pilot and a female schoolteacher," the leading Bangladeshi newspaper, The Daily Star, quoted Rahman as saying. He added that the bodies of 20 people have been handed over to their relatives. "We are continuing all possible efforts to provide medical care. However, the condition of some patients remains extremely critical," he added. Rahman also stated that among the dead, six bodies have not been identified, while their DNA has been taken. "Most of the injured are children. Their blood requirement is low. Besides, the ICU at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) is ready," Rahman further stated. A total of 171 were injured following the tragic incident, the ISPR had said on Monday. Members of the Bangladesh Army and eight engines of the Fire Service and Civil Defence rushed to the spot and started rescue operations as the jet crashed into the two-story school building of our Milestone School and College, according to a fire service notification on Monday. "On the first floor of this two-story building, there were classes for third and fourth graders. On the second floor, there were classes for second and fifth graders," Brigadier General Mohammad Zahed Kamal, the Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defence, was quoted as saying by the country's leading Bengali daily, Prothom Alo. "There was a meeting room for the principal's office next to it. A coaching class was in progress," he added.
