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A Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka, killing at least 27 people, including 25 children, with 88 others injured. The aircraft experienced a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff during a routine training mission. The incident prompted a national day of mourning and prayers.
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka, killing 27 people, including the pilot, and injuring 88 others, with the crash attributed to mechanical failure during a routine training mission.
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school in Dhaka shortly after takeoff, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring over 100, with most victims being students, prompting a national investigation and widespread grief.
A Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a college campus in Dhaka after experiencing a technical failure, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring 164 others, with the aircraft attempting to divert away from densely populated areas before the crash.
A Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed near a school in Dhaka, killing at least 20 people and injuring 171, with the pilot dying from injuries; the crash was caused by a mechanical failure during a routine training mission.
A Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing at least 19 people, including the pilot, and injuring 164 others, prompting a national day of mourning and an investigation into the incident.
Bangladesh has deployed a paramilitary force to quell violent student protests over government job quotas, which have resulted in at least five deaths and hundreds of injuries. The protests, originating from the University of Dhaka, have spread nationwide, leading to school closures and partial social media blackouts.
A fire at a shopping mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has claimed the lives of at least 46 people, with the death toll expected to rise as rescuers continue to search for victims. The prime minister expressed shock at the loss of lives and attributed the tragedy to negligence, citing the lack of fire exits in the building. Survivors recounted harrowing escapes, and families waited anxiously for news of their loved ones. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but lax monitoring and building code violations have been cited as contributing factors in previous similar incidents in Bangladesh.
A massive fire in a six-storey building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has killed at least 43 people and injured dozens. The fire, which originated in a restaurant, quickly spread to other floors. Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen reported that 22 people with severe burns are in critical condition. The cause of the blaze is not yet clear, but it was brought under control after two hours of efforts by 13 firefighting units. The incident has raised concerns about safety in buildings and industries in Bangladesh.
A massive fire in a six-story building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has claimed the lives of at least 43 people and left dozens injured. The fire, which originated in a restaurant, quickly spread to other floors, leading to a tragic loss of life. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but it is suspected to have originated from a gas leak or stove. This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns in densely populated areas of Dhaka, where new buildings often lack proper safety measures, leading to frequent fires and explosions.
At least 43 people have died in a fire that broke out in a multi-storey building in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The blaze started in a restaurant and quickly spread, trapping dozens of people. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Bangladesh's Health Minister reported that at least 33 people were declared dead at one hospital, with 10 others dying at the city's main burns hospital. The incident highlights the common issue of poor safety awareness and inadequate enforcement of regulations in the country.
A fire at a commercial building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has resulted in at least 43 deaths and dozens of injuries, with the blaze starting in a popular restaurant on the first floor. Firefighters conducted rescue operations, with at least 33 people declared dead at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital and 10 others dying after being taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
A fire at a shopping mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, has resulted in at least 43 deaths and dozens of injuries. The fire broke out in a popular restaurant on the first floor of the mall, trapping many people. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and more than a dozen firefighting units were deployed to extinguish the blaze.
A fire broke out in a popular clothing market in Dhaka, Bangladesh, gutting the Bongo Bazar and three adjacent markets. No deaths have been reported, but at least 11 people were injured. The fire was brought under control after six hours of battling by 600 firefighters. The markets had been designated a fire risk in 2019 and had received warning letters since then. Shop owners were left destitute before Eid, the Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan. Building fires and explosions are frequent in Bangladesh.
A major fire broke out at the Bangabazar Market in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday morning, which has reportedly gutted around 3,000 shops. No casualties have been reported so far, but the market, which is popular for cut-price Western fashion brands, has been almost completely destroyed. The fire started at 6:10 am and 600 firefighters are working to douse the blaze. The market had readymade garment products worth hundreds of millions, and most of the shops had extra stocks as Eid is little more than two weeks away.