Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash: Families Seek Answers One Year After School Tragedy Killed 36
It has been one year since a Bangladeshi air force jet crashed into a school in the capital, Dhaka, killing 36 people—most of them children. The incident, which occurred at Milestone School and College, remains the deadliest aviation disaster in the country in decades.
On Tuesday, families and survivors gathered at a hospital in Dhaka to mark the anniversary of the crash. Many are still demanding answers about what caused the accident. Among them is Nure Jannat Yusha, a sixth-grade student who was injured in the crash. She says she continues to struggle with trauma.
"Even now, if I go to school and see a plane, I feel afraid. I can't sleep at night. In my dreams, someone is throwing me into the fire," Yusha told reporters at the memorial.
Yusha was one of more than 160 people injured in the crash. Her mother, Yasin Akter, says her daughter's aspirations have been shattered. "My daughter screams all day and is afraid," Akter said. "Earlier she was interested in studies. Now she does not want to study any more."
The crash transformed the private school, normally buzzing with activity, into a scene of chaos and raging flames. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and families say they have not received clear answers. They are calling for a thorough and transparent inquiry.
The anniversary comes as survivors like Yusha try to rebuild their lives. Mental health experts say the psychological impact of such disasters can last for years. The government has offered compensation, but many families say it is not enough to address the emotional and physical scars.
