Dhaka jet tragedy kills ‘younger college students’; Bangladesh Cricket Board issues assertion: ‘Profound sorrow over the tragic air crash’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Firemen search for the survivors after a Bangladesh Air Force coaching plane that crashed onto a faculty campus (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu)

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic crash of an F-7 BGI coaching plane that struck Milestone School & College in Dhaka’s Uttara space on Monday. The devastating incident left at the least 20 individuals useless and over 150 injured, together with college students who have been on campus when the crash occurred.“The Bangladesh Cricket Board expresses profound sorrow over the tragic air crash at Milestone School & College in Dhaka. We stand in solidarity with the grieving families and all those affected. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to everyone impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy,” the BCB posted on X.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed additionally shared a heartfelt video on social media, providing his prayers and solidarity to the victims and their households.The plane, recognized as a Chinese-made F-7 BGI fighter jet, was on a routine coaching mission earlier than it crashed at round 1:06 pm. The impression brought about widespread panic in the neighbourhood as emergency response groups, together with fireplace companies and navy rescue squads, rushed to the scene. Footage from the website confirmed thick smoke rising from the faculty premises as authorities labored to evacuate and help the injured.

A spokesperson for Milestone School and College stated, “The plane fell on the gate and crashed nearby. A class was in session where the plane crashed. The injured are being taken out one by one.”Bangladesh military officers confirmed that the jet belonged to the air power, however have but to launch particulars on what brought about the crash or whether or not the pilot managed to eject.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally expressed condolences on X, writing, “Deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of lives, many of them young students, in a tragic air crash in Dhaka. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of those injured. India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance.”Authorities have launched a full investigation to find out the trigger of the crash.