The Bangladesh Air Force faced a grave disaster when an F-7 fighter jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka. The plane was on a training flight when it experienced mechanical failure, leading to a catastrophic nosedive just as students were waiting outside. Witness Ahnaf Bin Hasan, 18, described the scene as "like 30 or 40 thunderbolts falling from the sky."
The crash resulted in at least 31 fatalities, predominantly young children. Amidst chaos, a desperate Ahnaf heard the screams of his classmates and witnessed the terrifying aftermath as fire engulfed the schoolyard.
The pilot, who survived the ejection, succumbed to injuries later. Ahnaf bravely assisted in rescuing trapped children from the smoldering wreckage. Many survivors, including himself, have been haunted by the traumatic experience, struggling with memories of screams and flames.
As families mourn their loved ones, including 11-year-old Wakia Firdous Nidhi, bureaucratic red tape has complicated the grieving process, delaying the release of bodies to families. Wakia’s uncle explained the emotional turmoil as they searched hospitals for answers.
The community is reeling from the events, with some parents sharing miraculous survival stories, while others suffer the unimaginable loss of multiple children. In this time of sorrow, teachers like Mahreen Chowdhury have been hailed as heroes, sacrificing their lives to save students.
As grief persists, questions about safety and accountability in aviation are rising within the community. Eyewitness accounts detail a shocking reality, reminiscent of a nightmare that will linger in their minds forever.
The crash resulted in at least 31 fatalities, predominantly young children. Amidst chaos, a desperate Ahnaf heard the screams of his classmates and witnessed the terrifying aftermath as fire engulfed the schoolyard.
The pilot, who survived the ejection, succumbed to injuries later. Ahnaf bravely assisted in rescuing trapped children from the smoldering wreckage. Many survivors, including himself, have been haunted by the traumatic experience, struggling with memories of screams and flames.
As families mourn their loved ones, including 11-year-old Wakia Firdous Nidhi, bureaucratic red tape has complicated the grieving process, delaying the release of bodies to families. Wakia’s uncle explained the emotional turmoil as they searched hospitals for answers.
The community is reeling from the events, with some parents sharing miraculous survival stories, while others suffer the unimaginable loss of multiple children. In this time of sorrow, teachers like Mahreen Chowdhury have been hailed as heroes, sacrificing their lives to save students.
As grief persists, questions about safety and accountability in aviation are rising within the community. Eyewitness accounts detail a shocking reality, reminiscent of a nightmare that will linger in their minds forever.
