The UN in Bangladesh expresses its condolences to the victims and families affected by the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft

The United Nations system in Bangladesh expresses its sincere condolences and extends its sympathy to the victims and families affected by the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft on the campus of Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday.

We acknowledge with sadness the death of several people, including many children, and dozens of people wounded.

The UN conveys its respect to the families and friends of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured on this sad day.

The United Nations system joins the one day-state mourning declared for Tuesday 22 July and offers its support to the Interim Government of Bangladesh in response to this tragic emergency.