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Dozens were injured after the aircraft crashed in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, according to national fire officials.
By Saif Hasnat and Jenny Gross
Saif Hasnat reported from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
July 21, 2025, 7:10 a.m. ET
A Bangladeshi military aircraft crashed onto a school campus on Monday afternoon, killing at least 19 people and injuring 50 others, according to Brigadier General Muhammad Zahid Kamal, the director of Bangladesh’s fire department.
The plane crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital. There was no immediate information about the cause of the crash.
Dozens of ambulances transported people injured in the crash to a hospital that specializes in treating burns, officials said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Jenny Gross is a reporter for The Times covering breaking news and other topics.
