Thousands of students in Dhaka, Bangladesh, have taken to the streets following a deadly fighter jet crash that claimed 31 lives, including 25 schoolchildren.
The tragedy happened on Monday when a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into Milestone School and College as students were preparing to return home.
Most of the children killed were under the age of 12. Authorities have stated that the crash was caused by mechanical failure.
The incident has triggered widespread protests across the capital. Students from the affected school, along with those from nearby colleges, gathered at the crash site on Tuesday as government officials arrived.
They demanded clear information about the number of victims and those receiving treatment in hospitals.
Many expressed frustration over the lack of timely communication and official accountability.
Elsewhere in Dhaka, hundreds of protesters stormed the federal government secretariat, calling for the education adviser to step down.
Some demonstrators carried sticks, and local television footage showed intense scenes of unrest.
The demands of the students include a full list of those who died and were injured, compensation for the victims’ families, and immediate removal of outdated aircraft from military use.
They are also urging reforms in the air force’s training procedures to prevent future accidents.
In response to the protests, police used tear gas and sound grenades to disperse the crowd, resulting in around 80 students being injured, according to Jamuna TV.
Police officials have yet to release an official count of the injured.
The ongoing unrest reflects growing public anger and grief as communities demand accountability and safety reforms from the government and military.