Dhaka: In Bangladesh's capital, a military jet on a routine training mission has crashed into a school, resulting in numerous fatalities and leaving dozens critically injured. As there are people still missing, the death toll is anticipated to rise. The Head of Bangladesh's interim leadership, Muhammad Yunus, has extended condolences, calling the incident a "tremendous tragedy."
According to Deutsche Welle, officials have stated that the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff. The pilot reportedly attempted to divert the plane from populated areas but was unsuccessful. Investigators are actively working to determine the cause of the mechanical failure.
Meanwhile, local outrage is mounting. Students have gathered near the crash site, demanding transparency, justice, and a comprehensive overhaul of what they criticize as outdated and unsafe military aircraft equipment.