Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into college building in Dhaka

Dhaka: A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a college building in the Uttara area of the capital, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to at least four others.

According to local media, the aircraft took off at 1:06 PM but shortly afterward crashed into a building in the busy Uttara area, causing significant structural damage. A fire broke out in the building following the crash, which was brought under control by fire brigade teams.

The Bangladesh military has confirmed that an F-7 BGI aircraft was involved in the incident; however, no information about the pilot has been released so far.

The injured were immediately transferred to CMH Hospital, and an investigation into the incident has been launched.