Following the tragic fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed his sincere appreciation for the international medical teams that have arrived to assist in treating the victims. A delegation of 21 physicians and nurses from Singapore, China, and India met with Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday, July 27, 2025. These teams are in Dhaka to provide specialized healthcare services to those injured in the recent plane crash.
Yunus commended the healthcare professionals for their rapid response, dedication, and solidarity during this time of national crisis. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation in emergency healthcare, stating, "These teams have come not just with their skills, but with their hearts". He further added, "Their presence reaffirms our shared humanity and the value of global partnerships in times of tragedy".
The medical teams have been working alongside local healthcare professionals to provide critical treatment and trauma care for the injured, many of whom are young children. Yunus also acknowledged the swift diplomatic coordination that allowed the teams to arrive and begin their work without delay and assured the visiting professionals of the government's full support in facilitating their mission.
Furthermore, Yunus urged the physicians to maintain long-term connections with Bangladesh, even virtually, for institutional collaboration, medical education exchange, and sustained engagement in capacity building and innovation in the healthcare sector. He emphasized that such partnerships could lay the foundation for lasting cooperation in public health and emergency preparedness. Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum also thanked the physicians and nurses for their support during this difficult time.
The Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crash occurred on Monday, with the death toll climbing to 29. Among the dead were several schoolchildren who were attending classes when the Chinese-made F-7 BJI aircraft crashed into the school campus shortly after take-off. The crash resulted in one of the worst aviation disasters in the country's history. Approximately 69 people remain hospitalized, many with severe burn injuries and critical conditions.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, India sent a specialized medical team to Bangladesh to assist the injured, particularly burn victims. This gesture is part of India's ongoing humanitarian cooperation with its neighboring countries. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka confirmed the arrival of the medical team. The team will also assess patients' conditions and recommend further treatment and specialized care in India if necessary.
The crash has led to protests in Dhaka, with students demanding accurate lists of the deceased and injured, compensation to the families of the deceased, decommissioning of older aircraft, and safer training procedures for the air force. Yunus stated that all of the students' demands were "reasonable".
