Bangladesh Air Force F-7 crashes in Dhaka's Uttara; What we know so far

A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed on the roof of Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara area around 1:30 pm local time (1:00 pm IST) on Monday. The aircraft involved was an F-7 BGI trainer operated by the Bangladesh Air Force. 

At least 16 people have died, including the pilot of the aircraft, according to The Daily Star. 

More than 100 people were injured in the crash. "After providing primary treatment, around 60 injured were referred to the burn institute, while 25 with minor injuries are receiving treatment here," said Dr Bazlur Rahman, deputy director of Uttara Adhunik Medical College Hospital.

The jet came down near the campus of Milestone College, a densely populated section of the capital. Rescue operations were quickly launched by eight engines of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, supported by members of the Bangladesh Army, according to a fire service notification.

After crashing, the aircraft caught fire. The rising smoke could be seen from quite a distance.