At least 16 dead after military plane crashes into Dhaka school

Original Publish Date:

July 21, 2025

Summary

The crash of a Bangladeshi military transport plane has killed at least 16 people, including officers and relatives of army recruits. The plane, carrying 21 people, collided with a kindergarten and a mosque before crashing into the Canteen Market area of Dhaka. The accident happened around 12:45 pm local time. Authorities have reportedly ordered the area to be sealed off and asked residents to evacuate the area due to fears of a fuel leak and potential explosion.

Cited Source

Rafiath Ummar, Chief of Army Public Affairs - spokesperson

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July 21, 2025

12:45pm local time