Bangladeshy cricket wears black bracelets during the second T20i against Pakistan on Tuesday 22nd July at the National Stadium Sher-E-Bangla (SBNSC) in Mirpur. In memory of the victims of Monday’s tragic aircraft in Milestone School and College in the Uttar area in Dhace.
At least 20 people were killed and 171 others injured When the Chinese training beam F-7 from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into the school building during the class hours. TV shots showed flames and thick black smoke, which from the place of the hair when the emergency teams threw themselves to save and transport wounded to six nearby hospitals.
With rare ambulances, eyewitnesses said that the army staff carried injured students in their arms and transferred them to hospitals using Rickshaw Vans and other available vehicles.
In compliance with national sadness, the Bangladesh cricket council (BCB) announced several war measures. The national flag will fly on the half mast on SBNSC and in all places of BCB.
Before the start of the match, the silence will be followed for a minute and no music will be played during the game. Prayers were also arranged for victims of tragedy.
Players and matches will wear black bracelets as a sign of respect, connecting to fans in describing the lives lost in a devastating accident.
Previously, after the accident, the Bangladesh cricket council (BCB) issued a statement that the incident mourned and expressed deep condolences to the families of victims.
“The Bangladeshi cricket council expresses deep sadness over the tragic air crash on Milestone School & College in Dhace. We stand in solidarity with mourning families and all affected.
Bangladesh won the first T20i seven goals on Sunday, when Parvez Hossain Emon won the match player for his undefeated 56-Runa knocking. Previously, Taskin Ahmed raised three goals when Tigers bowed Pakistan at 109 at 19.3 overs.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
22 July 2025
