A peaceful school day turned into tragedy when a military jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing at least 19 people and injuring many others. The crash, which happened suddenly, left “multiple families shattered” and a nation in mourning.

Thick smoke rose from the wreckage as emergency crews rushed in, while teachers and staff “courageously worked to rescue trapped students from the burning building.” The school, filled with children attending their regular classes, became a scene of devastation.

The accident has sparked outrage and deep concern over aviation safety, especially in areas where flight paths pass over populated zones. Many are now questioning how such a disaster could occur near a school.

Authorities have launched an immediate investigation to uncover what caused the jet to lose control. For now, the focus remains on supporting the victims and understanding how this “unimaginable nightmare” could have happened.

This tragic event has left the community “grappling with the sudden loss of young lives” and will be remembered as one of the most heartbreaking civilian aviation disasters in recent memory.