One Year After Dhaka Jet Crash: Survivors Still Await Answers

Sun Sep 06 2026 15:36:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A year on from a training jet that slammed into a school in Dhaka, families demand justice while survivors battle trauma.

The mid‑night crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training jet into Milestone School tore through Dhaka, killing 36 people and leaving countless injuries. One year later, families hold a memorial but still lack the full investigation report that was submitted earlier. Key findings reveal building code violations and insufficient pilot training, contradicting initial claims of mechanical failure. Victims are grappling with physical injuries and psychological scars, pushing for public accountability and compensation.

One Year After Dhaka Jet Crash: Survivors Still Await Answers

Tearful woman walks along hospital corridor — Families of victims sit beside the wounded in a hospital hallway.

July 21, 2025, a Bangladesh Air Force training jet exploded moments after leaving the base, crashing into Milestone School in Dhaka. The blow claimed 36 lives, most of them children, and hurled a wave of panic through the city.

There were freshly‑reported injuries to over 160 people and the air‑field authorities set up a commission to probe the incident. In November, the commission released a draft report that blamed building code violations and insufficient pilot training, but the full PDF has not yet been published.

Families, now burdened with grief and unanswered questions, gathered in a hospital memorial. Their voices clashed with police as they called for a release of the report and government compensation for survivors.

One of the victims, 16‑year‑old Nure Jannat Yusha, now finds it hard to attend school or sleep peacefully. Her mother says the dream of dancing has faded, replaced by fear of another aircraft falling down.

A minister promised that survivors would receive ongoing medical support, but the lack of a fully disclosed investigation leaves many holding onto hope for clarity and closure.

So, what’s next? The victims have called for court‑ordered audits of airport zoning rules, a public press‑reveal of the investigation, and a swift policy change to stop similar tragedies.