2025 Dhaka Chengdu J-7 crash

On 21 July 2025, at 13:12 BST (UTC+6), a Chengdu J-7 fighter jet operated by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) crashed shortly after takeoff into the Milestone School campus in the Uttara neighbourhood of Dhaka, Bangladesh, while students were attending classes. The incident resulted in 37 fatalities, including the pilot and 28 students, and left 173 others injured. The incident is commonly referred to as the "Milestone tragedy". The investigative committee stated that the cause of the crash was pilot error, resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft. The crash triggered widespread protests by students demanding accountability, transparency over the casualty figures, and decommissioning of outdated aircraft. Demonstrations spread across the country, during which clashes with security forces led to the removal of the Education Secretary from office. Governments and organizations worldwide expressed condolences over the incident.