Bangladesh: Air Force Jet Crashes Into School, Leaves 19 People Dead
- Bangladesh has been thrown into mourning after a jet crashed, leaving many people dead and injured
- The jet crashed into a college campus on Monday, July 21, 2025, shortly after takeoff, killing the pilot
- A Ghanaian prophet is trending after his December 31 prophecy warning about a plane crash surfaced
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A Bangladesh Air Force jet has crashed into a college campus, leaving 19 dead and 164 injured.
According to the BBC, the jet crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday, July 21, in the capital of Dhaka.
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In a statement on Facebook, the Bangladesh Armed Forces said the F-7 jet experienced a mechanical fault after taking off for a training exercise.
Per the BBC, those who had sustained injuries were sent to nearby hospitals, while emergency teams were continuing rescue operations at the scene.
Death toll rises
The death toll after a Bangladesh Air Force plane crashed into a school now stands at 32.
A report by AP on July 23rd says pressure is mounting on the government, with demands for accountability and compensation for victims' families.
Persons affected by the disaster have also called for training flights by the Bangladesh Armed Forces to be halted.
At least 25 students from the Milestone School and College, where the F-7BGI fighter plane crashed, have died.
A teacher who was helping others get out of the building died after suffering burns.
National mourning declared in Bangladesh
The country's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, declared a national mourning in the country.
He also ordered a high-level military inquiry into the technical aspects of the crash and pledged his administration’s support to the affected victims and their families during this difficult time.
India offers support to Bangladesh
India has expressed its sympathies to Bangladesh in the wake of the tragic incident.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement on July 21st, announced that a team of burn-specialist doctors and nurses has been dispatched to Bangladesh to treat the victims.
"A team of burn-specialist doctors and nurses with the necessary medical support is scheduled to visit Dhaka shortly to treat the victims. They will assess the condition of patients and recommend further treatment and specialized care in India if necessary. Additional medical teams may also follow, depending on their preliminary assessment and treatment needs", the statement reads in part.
Reactions to the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash
Social media users who took to the comments section of the post expressed sorrow, with many sympathising with the bereaved families.
Marks Marks stated:
"I think this is a straightforward violation of the Chicago Convention; there are airspace restrictions for fighter jet training."
Ariel James opined:
"Absolutely heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims and everyone affected by this devastating crash. Praying for the injured and the entire community at Milestone School and College during this unimaginable time."
Sajib Das wrote:
"It's not 19, over 100 students so far, and even more students' lives are in danger at the hospital. Pray for them."
Mahfuzur Rahman Khan added:
"In fact, my heart breaks at such deaths. I wish a speedy recovery to those seriously injured."
Kelsey Lawrence opined:
"So very sad. Praying for everyone."
Source: Facebook
Prophecy about the Bangladesh jet crash trends
Meanwhile, Reign House Chapel's Prophet Eric Boahen Uche is trending after a video of his December 31 prophetic declarations resurfaced.
He forewarned of many plane crashes in 2025, urging members of his church and Ghanaians to be cautious. This is the second time in two months that an airplane has crashed, killing passengers in the process.
The first incident occurred in India on June 12, 2025, when a plane with 230 passengers and 12 crew members crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport in India, en route to London Gatwick Airport in the UK.
The video of Prophet Uche's prediction about air tragedies is below:
Doctor couple dies in plane crash
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a doctor couple and their three young children were among the 241 passengers on the Air India plane that crashed.
Dr Prateek Joshi and Dr Komi Vyas were respected medical professionals at Pacific Hospital and were both long-time residents of Udaipur, a city in India.
Dr Vyas, a pediatrician, had recently resigned from her position to join her husband in London, where he had relocated earlier to further his career.
A photo, which has thrown many into sorrow, showed the family in a group picture they took aboard the plane, looking very excited to get a new start.
Source: YEN.com.gh
