In the wake of the Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, emergency contact numbers have been made available to assist families searching for missing students.
On Monday, July 21, the verified Facebook page of Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus shared a post listing the emergency lines. The numbers provided are as follows:
Military & Medical Assistance:
- Military Rescue Brigade: 01769024202
- CMH Burn Unit: 01769016019
- CMH Emergency: 01769013311
School Contacts:
- Milestone School Admin Officer: 01814774132
- Vice Principal: 01771111766
National Emergency:
- 999 — This number connects to the Bangladesh Police’s Emergency Cell, which can relay information from various burn units.
Additionally, the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery has opened a dedicated hotline for urgent inquiries: 01949043697.
As of this report, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed 18 fatalities and 164 injuries resulting from the crash. The aircraft had taken off at 1:06 PM and crashed shortly afterward. Authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
This information was confirmed by the Press Wing of the Chief Advisor on Monday.
