Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into Dhaka school, killing at least 20

Good morning, I'm Choi Chi-hee, and this is The World Now.

In Bangladesh, at least 20 people, mostly students, have been killed after an Air Force training jet crashed into a school in the capital, Dhaka.

At around 1 PM local time on Monday, an F-7 BGI fighter jet suffered a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff from Kurmitola Air Force Base and crashed into a building at the Milestone School and College campus.

Students were attending afternoon classes at the time.

Authorities confirmed the pilot and at least 19 people on the ground were killed.

A major fire broke out due to the crash and more than 170 people, mainly children, were transported to hospitals with serious burns and injuries.

The country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus ordered a full investigation and pledged support for the victims' families. A national day of mourning has been declared for Tuesday.