A: Hey there! Did you hear about something sad that happened?
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: There was a plane crash in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It seems like more than 30 people have died, mostly children under 12.
B: Oh no! That's terrible! Where did this happen?
A: The pilot and many kids from a school were on campus when the plane crashed. Some students are still missing.
B: I can't believe it... It seems like they were just returning home from class before it happened.
A: Reuters says the plane had a mechanical issue, but we don't know all the details yet. Bangladesh's interim government is investigating the accident.
B: I hope they find out what caused this tragedy soon... This is really heartbreaking.
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At least 31 people have been confirmed dead following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training jet on Monday in the capital Dhaka.
The pilot is among the fatalities of the crash on the campus of the Milestone School and College.
Reuters news agency says most of the dead are children under age 12, and that around 80 people are still in hospitals with burn injuries.
It says the students were about to return home from class when the jet ploughed into their school and burst into flames. Some are still missing. Their relatives and others are reportedly searching for them at hospitals and at the school.
Bangladesh's military says the fighter aircraft had experienced a mechanical failure. The country's interim government says it will take all necessary measures to investigate the cause of the accident.
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Quiz 1:
Question text: Who are among the fatalities of the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash?
A. Adults
B. The pilot
C. Only students from Milestone School and College
D. Teachers from Milestone School and College
Quiz 2:
Question text: What is the estimated age group of most of the dead in the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash?
A. Adults over 50
B. Elderly people over 70
C. Children under 12
D. Young adults between 20 and 30
Quiz 3:
Question text: According to the article, what is the current status of the jet that crashed in Bangladesh?
A. The cause of the crash has been identified as a mechanical failure.
B. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
C. The plane has exploded upon impact.
D. The plane was on a routine maintenance check prior to the crash.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: There was a plane crash in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It seems like more than 30 people have died, mostly children under 12.
B: Oh no! That's terrible! Where did this happen?
A: The pilot and many kids from a school were on campus when the plane crashed. Some students are still missing.
B: I can't believe it... It seems like they were just returning home from class before it happened.
A: Reuters says the plane had a mechanical issue, but we don't know all the details yet. Bangladesh's interim government is investigating the accident.
B: I hope they find out what caused this tragedy soon... This is really heartbreaking.
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At least 31 people have been confirmed dead following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training jet on Monday in the capital Dhaka.
The pilot is among the fatalities of the crash on the campus of the Milestone School and College.
Reuters news agency says most of the dead are children under age 12, and that around 80 people are still in hospitals with burn injuries.
It says the students were about to return home from class when the jet ploughed into their school and burst into flames. Some are still missing. Their relatives and others are reportedly searching for them at hospitals and at the school.
Bangladesh's military says the fighter aircraft had experienced a mechanical failure. The country's interim government says it will take all necessary measures to investigate the cause of the accident.
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Quiz 1:
Question text: Who are among the fatalities of the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash?
A. Adults
B. The pilot
C. Only students from Milestone School and College
D. Teachers from Milestone School and College
Quiz 2:
Question text: What is the estimated age group of most of the dead in the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash?
A. Adults over 50
B. Elderly people over 70
C. Children under 12
D. Young adults between 20 and 30
Quiz 3:
Question text: According to the article, what is the current status of the jet that crashed in Bangladesh?
A. The cause of the crash has been identified as a mechanical failure.
B. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
C. The plane has exploded upon impact.
D. The plane was on a routine maintenance check prior to the crash.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A
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Summary
Plane crash in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka: At least 31 people have died, including the pilot. Most of the victims are children under 12. The incident occurred at Milestone School and College, where the students were returning from class when the jet crashed, resulting in a fire and causing many
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250723_10/
Date: July 23, 2025
Created: 2025/07/24 07:03
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:15
Last Read: 2025/07/24 07:38