The Daily Star reported that at least 20 people were killed and 171 more injured after training Bangladesh’s Air Force.
According to the report, Bangladesh Air Force F -7 fighter jet crashed in the first afternoon in Dhaka in a milestone school and college campus. Jet was being operated by the Bangladeshi Air Force flight Lieutenant Mohammad Tauqir Islam Sagar, who was also killed in an accident.
Muhammad Yunus also expressed his deep grief over the incident, Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh.
In his condolence message on X, Younus described the incident as “irreparable” disadvantages to the Bangladesh Air Force, as well as others.
“I express my deep grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties caused by accidents of Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BJI training aircraft in the Diaber region of the capital and Bangladesh’s Air Force F-7 BJI training aircraft. The nation,” Yuns said in the post.
The Chief Advisor prayed for early recovery of those injured in the accident.
The post said, “I pray for quick recovery of all the concerned officials including hospitals, including hospitals, to address the situation with extreme priority. The government will take necessary measures to investigate and ensure all forms of assistance.”
Emergency response teams were on the site for search and rescue operations.
One -day state mourning day has been announced by the Bangladeshi government after the deadly accident. All governments, semi-government, autonomous and educational institutions will blow the national flag of nationwide country in half-masters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep shock and grief over the loss of life in the training jet accident in Dhaka.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed his condolences that India stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and is ready to expand its support and assistance for the rescue operation after the incident. (AI)
