In a solemn gesture following the Milestone Accident, a delegation from the Bangladesh Air Force visited the grave of Mahtab Rahman Bhuiyan in his home village in Cumilla on Sunday (27 July). The visit took place at Chulash-Ukhari village in Rajamehar Union, Debidwar Upazila.
Representing the Chief of Air Staff, Wing Commander Md. Atik Hasan, PSC, led the delegation in placing floral tributes on Mahtab’s grave. “We came on behalf of the Bangladesh Air Force and our Chief to pay respect to Mahtab. This tragic loss has deeply affected us all. We are praying for the quick recovery of those still undergoing treatment,” he said.
Mahtab’s father, Md. Minhazur Rahman Bhuiyan, was also present. “The whole country prayed for my son. I’m grateful to everyone. I pray that my son is remembered as a martyr. May I die as the proud father of a martyr,” he expressed, holding back tears.
When asked about the ongoing investigation into the Milestone Accident, Wing Commander Atik Hasan confirmed that the process is still underway. He assured that all updates and support for the affected families will be provided through ISPR.
On 21 July, just before school dismissal, a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into the Milestone School building in Dhaka. The incident left many students and teachers injured. Among them was seventh-grader Mahtab Rahman Bhuiyan, who suffered burns to over 70% of his body. He was airlifted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and later transferred to the ICU at the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute, where he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday (24 July) at 1:50 PM.
Mahtab was buried that same night in the family graveyard after funeral prayers in his village.
The Milestone Accident continues to draw nationwide mourning and demands for accountability, as the nation stands in solidarity with the victims and their families.
