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Bangladeshi military plane crashes into school

Jessica Saltz
July 21, 2025

A Bangladesh Air Force training plane has crashed into a school campus in the capital Dhaka.

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Emergency workers are trying to rescue victims from the crash site, a two-story school building located in the northern part of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. The majority of those killed or injured in the incident are students.

One of the school's teachers, Masud Tarik narrowly avoided the crash. He recounted that, while picking up children and approaching the school gate, he suddenly heard an explosion and saw fire and smoke behind him. The area was crowded with many parents and children at the time.

As rescue operations continue, helicopters are transporting the injured to nearby hospitals, while families endure an agonizing wait for news about their loved ones.

(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)