National day of mourning declared in Bangladesh after deadly fighter jet crash

WorldPolitics
21 Jul 2025 • 8:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet has crashed into a college campus in Dhaka, killing at least 19 people and injuring at least 50 others.
  • The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in the Diabari area of Uttara.
  • The aircraft crashing near the Milestone School and College canteen during lunchtime, where many young students were present.
  • Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh's interim government, has a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
  • A national day of mourning has been declared for Tuesday in Bangladesh following the crash.

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