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Algeria’s Minister of Mujahedeen and Rights Holders Eid Rebiga has signed the condolence book at the Bangladesh Embassy in Algiers following the tragic crash of a military aircraft in Dhaka that struck a school building, leaving dozens dead and injured. "In the wake of this tragic accident, we offer you, on behalf of the President of the Republic and on behalf of the Algerian government and people, our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy and compassion,” Rebiga added. Milestone tragedy: Chinese medical team in city He affirmed Algeria's solidarity with Bangladesh, saying, “We are confident that the Bangladeshi people will be able to overcome the effects of this painful ordeal."

The death toll from the tragic military aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has risen to 31 with the death of a 15-year-old girl at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery on Thursday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Mahia. Mahia, who sustained 50 percent burn injuries, breathed her last at the hospital around 4:30 pm, said Shaon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon of the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Earlier, a 15-year-old boy identified as Mahtab, who sustained 85% burn injuries, died at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital at 1:52 pm on Thursday. Besides, 55 victims are undergoing treatment at different hospitals- 43 at the Burn Institute, 21 at Dhaka CMH, one at Kuwait Bangladesh Friendship Government Hospital, one at Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College Hospital and one at Uttara Adhunik Medical College Hospital. The government on Wednesday  morning published the identities of the victims who were killed and injured in the BAF aircraft crash. Milestone authorities form committee over aircraft crash    

Seven months after mourning the death of a father working abroad, a Shariatpur family has been shattered once again -- this time by an even more devastating tragedy. Their youngest member, Abdullah Shamim, 14, a bright Class VI student at Milestone School and College in Dhaka, lost his life in a tragic aircraft crash on campus. The shocking incident has plunged the grieving family into silence and disbelief, as loved ones now demand a thorough investigation and urgent action. No reason to underreport jet crash casualty figures: CA’s Press Secretary Abdullah Shamim was the youngest son of Abul Kalam Majhi and Julekha Begum, residents of Majhikandi in Dmkhali, under Bhedarganj upazila of Shariatpur. The family had been living in Diabari Khalpar area of Uttara, Dhaka. From a young age, Shamim had shown remarkable academic promise and dreamt of becoming a doctor. Initially enrolled in a madrasa, he was later admitted to Class VI at Milestone School and College in Uttara to further his education. His father, Abul Kalam Majhi, died in December last year while working in Saudi Arabia. Since then, Shamim had been living under the care and affection of his mother, elder brother, and sister. On Monday, as usual, he was attending classes with his fellows when a Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet suddenly crashed into one of the school’s buildings, just 10 minutes before the scheduled tiffin break. The deafening crash left many injured, including Shamim. Members of the armed forces arrived promptly at the scene and rescued the injured, informing family members shortly afterwards. Shamim was rushed to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital by ambulance and admitted to the burn unit due to the severity of his injuries. Despite all efforts, he succumbed to his injuries later that night around 11 pm. As the tragic news of his death reached his ancestral village, a blanket of mourning descended over the entire community. 'Unbearable Tragedy’: Stars share trauma, grief after Milestone School plane crash On Tuesday morning, Shamim’s body was brought back to his native home in Majhikandi. After the janaza prayer held at 9 am on the grounds of Char Vayra High School, he was laid to rest beside his father’s grave in the family cemetery. His relatives remain inconsolable, with his mother Julekha Begum frequently falling unconscious from grief. Shamim shared a close bond with his cousin, Abdullah Hossain.  

The identities of six people, who died in the terrible Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crash into Milestone School and College in Uttara on Monday, are yet to be determined, said authorities. The bodies are currently kept at the morgue of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka, according to a media release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Under the supervision of Health Ministry experts, DNA samples have already been collected from the bodies for profiling. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will conduct DNA profiling at its laboratory soon to help identify the deceased. Officials have requested the families who are still searching for their missing loved ones and whose names do not appear in the published lists of injured or deceased to visit the CID office in Malibagh and provide DNA samples for matching, the media release added. Death toll from Dhaka aircraft crash rises to 31: ISPR It said only one family of a missing person has so far contacted the authorities and submitted a DNA sample. The identification process will be expedited once more families come forward and matches can be confirmed in the shortest possible time, with authorities urging all concerned to cooperate in this identification process. A total of 32 people have so far officially declared dead in the fighter jet crash and many others have been undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the capital.