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Bangladesh declares one-day state mourning Tuesday for BAF aircraft crash victims
The national flag will fly at half-mast today as the interim government has announced a one-day state mourning in the tragic incident of a fighter plane crash on the Milestone School and College campus, killing at least 20 children and adults...
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Bangladesh declares one-day state mourning Tuesday for BAF aircraft crash victims
Political parties, foreign countries express condolences
Staff Correspondent 21 July, 2025, 17:26
The national flag will fly at half-mast today as the interim government has announced a one-day state mourning in the tragic incident of a fighter plane crash on the Milestone School and College campus, killing at least 20 children and adults.
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and other members of the council of advisers expressed deep sorrow as the FT-7 BGI fighter jet of the Bangladesh Air Force fell on the college campus in Dhaka city’s Uttara on Monday afternoon, unfolding a tragedy of deaths and injuries.
Condolences have also started pouring in from the leaderships of foreign nations, including India, Pakistan, Japan, the European Union and Switzerland.
Political parties and social and cultural organisations in the country have also expressed their bereavement in the tragic fighter crash.
The interim government chief adviser’s press wing said that the government declared a one-day state mourning would be observed today.
The national flag will fly at half-mast at all government, semi-government and autonomous institutions, educational institutions and private buildings as well as on the premises of all Bangladesh missions abroad.
Special prayers will be offered at all mosques and other places of worship in the country for seeking recovery of the injured and eternal peace of the departed souls of the deceased.
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus in a statement said, ‘I express deep shock and sorrow over the casualties in the plane crash.’
In a message of condolence, he wished a speedy recovery of the injured and directed all concerned authorities, including the concerned hospitals, to tackle the situation with utmost priority.
The chief adviser also said that the government would take necessary measures to investigate the cause of the accident and ensure all kinds of support in this regard.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi in a message shared in his X account wrote, ‘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.’
‘India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance,’ he added.
Sending condolences to the people of Bangladesh and victims of the plane crash, Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif shared a message in his X account stating that ‘Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Bangladesh in these difficult moments.’
Bangladesh Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan in a message also expressed deep shock and sorrow over the casualties.
Among the political parties, Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman shared his reaction in a Facebook post, writing that ‘We are heartbroken by the tragic aircraft crash at Milestone College. No student should face such horror in institutions meant to facilitate their learning, growth and well-being.’
‘My earnest prayers are with the shaken young souls, and I call upon leaders, activists, and professionals of the BNP to stand by the affected,’ he said.
Expressing condolence, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Shafiqur Rahman, Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader also issued separate messages over the incident.
The other political parties including Revolutionary Workers Party of Bangladesh, National Citizen Party, Communist Party of Bangladesh, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Gono Odhikar Parishad, expressed profound grief over the incident.
The political parties urged their members and locals to assist in rescue efforts and support the medical treatment of the injured.
Different organizations including the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry also expressed their shock and sorrows.
Political parties, foreign countries express condolences
Staff Correspondent 21 July, 2025, 17:26
The national flag will fly at half-mast today as the interim government has announced a one-day state mourning in the tragic incident of a fighter plane crash on the Milestone School and College campus, killing at least 20 children and adults.
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and other members of the council of advisers expressed deep sorrow as the FT-7 BGI fighter jet of the Bangladesh Air Force fell on the college campus in Dhaka city’s Uttara on Monday afternoon, unfolding a tragedy of deaths and injuries.
Condolences have also started pouring in from the leaderships of foreign nations, including India, Pakistan, Japan, the European Union and Switzerland.
Political parties and social and cultural organisations in the country have also expressed their bereavement in the tragic fighter crash.
The interim government chief adviser’s press wing said that the government declared a one-day state mourning would be observed today.
The national flag will fly at half-mast at all government, semi-government and autonomous institutions, educational institutions and private buildings as well as on the premises of all Bangladesh missions abroad.
Special prayers will be offered at all mosques and other places of worship in the country for seeking recovery of the injured and eternal peace of the departed souls of the deceased.
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus in a statement said, ‘I express deep shock and sorrow over the casualties in the plane crash.’
In a message of condolence, he wished a speedy recovery of the injured and directed all concerned authorities, including the concerned hospitals, to tackle the situation with utmost priority.
The chief adviser also said that the government would take necessary measures to investigate the cause of the accident and ensure all kinds of support in this regard.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi in a message shared in his X account wrote, ‘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.’
‘India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance,’ he added.
Sending condolences to the people of Bangladesh and victims of the plane crash, Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif shared a message in his X account stating that ‘Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Bangladesh in these difficult moments.’
Bangladesh Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan in a message also expressed deep shock and sorrow over the casualties.
Among the political parties, Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman shared his reaction in a Facebook post, writing that ‘We are heartbroken by the tragic aircraft crash at Milestone College. No student should face such horror in institutions meant to facilitate their learning, growth and well-being.’
‘My earnest prayers are with the shaken young souls, and I call upon leaders, activists, and professionals of the BNP to stand by the affected,’ he said.
Expressing condolence, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Shafiqur Rahman, Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader also issued separate messages over the incident.
The other political parties including Revolutionary Workers Party of Bangladesh, National Citizen Party, Communist Party of Bangladesh, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Gono Odhikar Parishad, expressed profound grief over the incident.
The political parties urged their members and locals to assist in rescue efforts and support the medical treatment of the injured.
Different organizations including the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry also expressed their shock and sorrows.
