A Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed near a school in Dhaka on July 21, 2025, killing at least 20 people, including seven children, and injuring 104 others. The Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff due to a reported mechanical failure. The pilot, Flt. Lt. Md Towkir Islam, died while being transported to the hospital. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the death toll may rise as the search continues.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.