A funeral parade for Flight Lieutenant Md Towkir Islam of the Bangladesh Air Force was held with full military honours on Tuesday at BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandakar following his tragic death in a fighter jet crash in Uttara Milestone School and College, reports UNB.
On Monday a BAF FT-7 BGI fighter aircraft took off from BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandakar in Dhaka as part of a routine training exercise when it encountered a technical malfunction, according to an ISPR release issued on Tuesday.
In a valiant effort to avoid civilian casualties, Towkir Islam maneuvered the aircraft away from densely populated areas.
Despite his efforts, the aircraft ultimately crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Diabari.
Injured individuals were immediately taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) and nearby hospitals with the help of BAF helicopters and ambulances.
Despite maximum efforts by the medical team, Flt Lt Toukir Islam was declared dead.
He was 27 years old at the time of his passing. He is survived by his parents, wife, and a host of admirers.
A first namaz-e-janaza and guard of honour were held on Tuesday at the parade ground of BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandakar.
Funeral parade held for BAF pilot Towkir
FE Team | Published: July 22, 2025 23:33:22
Funeral parade held for BAF pilot Towkir
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