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31 dead in Bangladesh fighter jet crash into school NHK

A: Hey, Yumi! Did you hear about the sad news?
B: No, what happened?
A: There was a crash... A Bangladeshi Air Force jet hit a school in Dhaka! So many people died, and hundreds are hurt.
B: Oh no, that's terrible! Who died?
A: Many children under 15... Even the pilot... It's such a tragedy.
B: I can't imagine how hard it must be for their families...
A: Right! Students from the school are demanding answers and want to know the exact death toll. One student said, "We just want the actual number of bodies not to be hidden."
B: That makes sense. I hope they find out soon. The father of one 12-year-old girl who died told reporters, "They called to say my child is gone. I went and got her back dead."
A: Yes, it's a very sad situation... And they think the jet had mechanical issues. Bangladesh's military and government will investigate.
B: I hope they find out what really happened and make sure something like this doesn't happen again. Let's keep them in our thoughts.
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At least 31 people have been confirmed dead in the crash of a Bangladeshi Air Force jet into a school on Monday. Hundreds of students protested near the site in the capital Dhaka, demanding accountability.



The jet was on a training run when it crashed into the campus of the Milestone School and College shortly after takeoff.



Officials say that many of the dead are children under age 15. The pilot is among the fatalities. Around 80 people are still in the hospital with burns.



"The first thing we want is for the actual number of bodies not to be kept a secret," says Milestone College student Istiaq Ali Raihan. "That's our primary demand."



Rafiq Molla is the father of a 12-year-old girl who was killed in the crash. He says, "They called to tell me that my child is no more. I went and brought her back dead."



The students were about to return home when the jet crashed into their school and burst into flames.



Bangladesh's military says the fighter aircraft experienced a mechanical failure. The country's interim government says it will take all necessary measures to investigate the accident.
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Quiz 1:
Question text: Which of the following best describes the event?
A. A peaceful protest demanding accountability in Dhaka, Bangladesh
B. A tragic air crash involving a Bangladeshi Air Force jet
C. The investigation into the cause of the aforementioned air crash
D. The aftermath of a girl's death due to an accident

Quiz 2:
Question text: Where did the fatal accident occur?
A. Dhaka, Bangladesh
B. The Milestone School and College
C. A training run
D. A hospital where many of the victims were taken

Quiz 3:
Question text: What is one of the main demands of the students affected by the crash?
A. Accountability for the air crash
B. The actual number of bodies not to be kept a secret
C. Compensation for the loss suffered
D. Punishment for the pilot responsible for the crash
Summary
A Bangladeshi Air Force jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, resulting in at least 31 confirmed deaths, predominantly children under the age of 15. The incident happened during a training run. Nearly 80 injured individuals are hospitalized with burns. Protesting students from Milestone School and
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Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250723_24/

Date: July 23, 2025

Created: 2025/07/24 07:02

Updated: 2025/12/08 03:16

Last Read: 2025/07/24 11:38