Deadly Jet Crash in Bangladesh Leaves 27 Dead

Introduction

The recent deadly jet crash in Bangladesh has left the nation in mourning. The tragedy, which took place on Monday, resulted in the death of 27 people and is being considered as the deadliest aviation disaster the country has seen in decades. The plane, belonging to domestic airline US-Bangla, crashed into a school near the airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, shortly after taking off.

Timeline of Events

The flight, carrying 71 passengers and crew, took off from Dhaka airport at 2:12 PM local time. Just after 2:30 PM, the pilot reported a malfunction and requested permission to land. However, the plane crashed into the ground, broke into three pieces and burst into flames. The crash resulted in the death of 27 people, including 22 Nepali citizens and 4 Bangladeshi nationals.

Investigation and Aftermath

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with officials from the airline, airport and aviation authorities trying to piece together the sequence of events. The prime minister of Bangladesh has declared a national day of mourning in honor of the victims. This tragedy also raises concerns about the safety and regulation of domestic airlines in the country and calls for stricter measures to prevent such disasters in the future.