Thursday, 20th August 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 21st July 2025, 8:01 PM
The entire nation of Bangladesh is mourning following the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet in the Uttara area of the capital, Dhaka. In response to the catastrophic loss of lives, the government has declared a national day of mourning on 22 July. As a mark of respect, players from both the Bangladesh and Pakistan cricket teams will wear black armbands during their upcoming match.
Crash Details and National Response
The fighter jet crash occurred near Milestone College, where the aircraft came down during a routine training mission. So far, 19 fatalities have been confirmed, and it is feared that the death toll may rise due to the number of critically injured individuals. The disaster has sent shockwaves through every part of society, including the sports community.
| Event | Details |
| Crash Location | Near Milestone College, Uttara, Dhaka |
| Aircraft Type | Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet |
| Confirmed Deaths | 19 (with toll expected to rise) |
| National Mourning Day | 22 July |
| Sporting Tribute | Black armbands to be worn by players |
| Match Affected | 2nd T20I: Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
Sporting Community in Mourning
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) have both publicly expressed deep sorrow over the incident. Prominent national cricketers have also taken to social media to voice their condolences and grief.
Cricketers Who Have Expressed Condolences:
| Player | Role |
| Tamim Iqbal | Former Captain |
| Mashrafe Bin Mortaza | Former Captain |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-rounder |
| Liton Das | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Taskin Ahmed | Fast Bowler |
| Shariful Islam | Fast Bowler |
| Enamul Haque Bijoy | Batsman |
| Mominul Haque | Batsman |
| Shadman Islam | Batsman |
| Afif Hossain | All-rounder |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Fast Bowler |
| Rubel Hossain | Fast Bowler (Former) |
| Imrul Kayes | Batsman |
| Taijul Islam | Spinner |
| Akbar Ali | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
Black Armbands and Moment of Silence
The second T20 International between Bangladesh and Pakistan is scheduled for tomorrow, and the BCB has made arrangements for a solemn tribute. Players from both teams will don black armbands, and discussions are underway to observe a minute of silence before the match.
A BCB Director stated:
“To honour the victims of this terrible tragedy, players will wear black armbands. The match will commence in a sombre atmosphere as we remember those who lost their lives.”
This tragedy has united a grieving nation, and the sports community stands in solidarity with the affected families, expressing their grief not just in words, but through symbolic acts of remembrance and respect on the field.
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