Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into Dhaka School: 1 Killed, Shocking Video Shows Fire & Smoke | Students Evacuated
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing 1 and triggering panic. Shocking video footage shows flames and thick smoke. Over 200 students were safely evacuated
In a terrifying incident that unfolded in Dhaka, a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school building, leaving 1 dead, several injured, and triggering widespread panic. The incident occurred on July 21, 2025, in the Tejgaon area, a densely populated neighborhood in the capital city.
Shocking video footage from the crash site shows massive flames and plumes of black smoke billowing out of the structure, as students and staff scrambled for safety. The footage has since gone viral on social media, garnering over 3 million views within hours.
At approximately 10:32 AM local time, a training aircraft belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) reportedly developed a technical glitch during a routine flight. The jet lost altitude rapidly and crashed directly into the upper floors of Shonar Bangla Secondary School, a private school housing over 500 students.
Key facts:
Aircraft: BAF PT-6 Training Jet
Time of Incident: 10:32 AM (BST)
Location: Tejgaon, Dhaka
Impact Site: Top floors of school building
Casualties: 1 civilian dead, 4 injured (including pilot)
200+ students and staff evacuated safely
Videos filmed by locals show the jet plummeting from the sky, followed by a deafening explosion upon impact. Within seconds, the building is engulfed in flames, with windows shattered and smoke clouds covering the skyline.
One of the viral clips on YouTube crossed 2.7 million views within 6 hours, with thousands of users sharing it under hashtags like #DhakaJetCrash and #BangladeshAirForce.
Firefighters, emergency medical teams, and military personnel were at the scene within 15 minutes of the crash. Thanks to quick thinking by school staff, over 200 students were evacuated from classrooms before the fire spread to the lower floors.
8 fire engines were deployed
Injured were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Air Force and local police cordoned off the area
A senior fire official confirmed:
“The situation could have been far worse. The pilot attempted to steer away from the main building. His decision saved dozens of lives.”
The pilot, identified as Flight Lieutenant Tanvir Rahman, managed to eject moments before impact but suffered serious injuries during parachute landing.
Eyewitnesses said:
“The plane was spinning and looked unstable.”
“There was a loud bang, and suddenly everything turned black with smoke.”
“Kids were crying, running — it was chaos.”
civilian fatality
4 injured, including the pilot and two school staff members
500 students on school premises during crash
3 classrooms and administrative sections destroyed
3M+ views on crash footage in less than 12 hours
7th air accident involving BAF training jets in the last 10 years
The Bangladesh Air Force has confirmed the crash and announced an immediate high-level court of inquiry to investigate the cause. Preliminary reports point toward mechanical failure, but pilot error or faulty maintenance have not been ruled out.
The Education Ministry and Home Ministry have issued coordinated statements ensuring:
Trauma counseling for affected students
Temporary suspension of air exercises over populated zones
Compensation for victims and school rebuilding assistance
Aviation experts and rights groups are now urging the Bangladesh government to:
Reconsider air training routes near schools or residential zones
Upgrade maintenance and inspection protocols for aging aircraft
Install crash-prevention systems in training jets
Establish an independent civilian oversight committee on military drills in urban areas
The Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash in Dhaka has reopened critical conversations on aviation safety, military accountability, and urban risk management. While the timely evacuation and pilot’s heroic attempt prevented a mass casualty event, the loss of one innocent life remains a sobering reminder of the urgent need for systemic reform.
