Staff Reporter:
Prime Minister’s wife and Vice-President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman yester-day said that the courage, fortitude and humanity displayed by the teachers, students, and parents follow-ing the tragic accident in the city’s Milestone School and College will remain a glaring example for the nation.
“The example of courage, compassion, and sacrifice that the country and the world have witnessed dur-ing this difficult time is rare in history…People for the people, the true beauty of humanity lies in com-ing forward with this spirit,” she said.
Dr Zubaida Rahman made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion organized in memory of the martyrs of the Milestone School and College Tragic Air Accident at the auditorium of the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery here this afternoon.
On this day in 2025, a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, killing 36 people including 28 students.
At the outset of her speech, Zubaida Rahman remembered with deep respect all the students, teachers, employees, and others who lost their lives in the Milestone tragedy.
She prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family members.
