At least 19 killed in plane crash in Bangladesh capital

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Monday, 21 July, 2025, 16:27

At least 19 people have been killed and 100 to 150 injured in a plane crash in the Bangladeshi capital, the Daily Star reported, citing government officials.
“At least 19 people have been killed in a Bangladesh Air Force plane crash near Milestone College,” Shahjahan Shikder, a spokesman for the Bangladesh Fire and Civil Defense, told the media.
In turn, Syedur Rahman, a special assistant to the chief adviser to the Ministry of Health, reported 16 deaths. He noted that “100 to 150 people were injured” in the plane crash.

? BREAKING: Bangladesh Air Force plane crashes near Milestone College, Uttara Diabari. Rescue operations underway. More details soon... pic.twitter.com/s3t5qmlRDg
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