Notably, the BAF has witnessed several crashes in three decades, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune. It noted that the Bangladesh air force has seen at least 27 crashes involving fighter jets and trainer aircraft.

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Another student, Ariful Islam, said that he was on the seventh floor of a building when he saw the crash. He said that he was looking out the window and suddenly saw a plane crash into the adjacent building's first floor, where junior students were taking a class.

'Flames, loud bang and screams': Eyewitness recall horrific ordeal as Chinese-made Bangladesh jet crashes into college

Bangladesh got 16 F-7 BGI jets between 2011 and 2013 as part of its effort to modernise its aging fleet. These aircraft are considered outdated, but the Bangladeshi government has still not discontinued the F-7 due to its low cost and reliability for pilot training.

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According to the ISPR, at least 18 people were dead and 164 were injured in the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash. The injured were taken to different hospitals in the city for further treatment.

Bangladesh jet crash: Pilot dies, along with 18 others after Air Force jet crashes into college

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. He belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. 

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Chinese aircraft blamed for Bangladesh jet crash? With 27 BAF crashes over 30 years, experts shed light on possible reasons

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