Dhaka, July 22, (V7N) – The death toll from the tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has risen to 31. Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor, Dr. Sayedur Rahman, confirmed at a briefing on Tuesday morning that all the deceased, except for a pilot and a teacher, were students.

The incident occurred on Monday (July 21) at around 1:18 pm when an Air Force F-7 BJI model fighter jet crashed into a building on the school premises in Diyabari, Uttara. The plane immediately caught fire, causing severe casualties.

In response to the tragedy, the government has declared a one-day state mourning on Tuesday (July 22). As a mark of respect, the national flag will be flown at half-mast in all government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, and educational institutions across the country. The national flag will also be flown at half-mast in all government and private buildings as well as at Bangladeshi missions abroad.

Special prayers for the injured and deceased are being held in all religious places of worship nationwide.

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