Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 28 (ANI): The Indian medical team, comprising specialists from two of India’s premier hospitals—Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi—returned to India on Monday evening after completing its mission in Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said in a statement.
The four-member team had arrived in Bangladesh on July 23, 2025, following an assurance of support and assistance extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the aftermath of the devastating air crash at the Milestone School and College in Dhaka on July 21.
During their stay, the Indian medical experts worked alongside Bangladeshi counterparts at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS), providing specialized medical advice and support for the treatment and recovery of victims of the tragedy.
“The Indian team expressed satisfaction with the treatment protocol being followed at NIBPS and exchanged expert opinions on managing the most critical cases,” the statement noted.
India reaffirmed its readiness to extend any further support required by Bangladesh for critical medical care and rehabilitation of the injured, including the possibility of advanced treatment in India if necessary.
“The visit of the Indian medical team in the wake of this national tragedy in Bangladesh is a reflection of the deep-rooted people-to-people ties and enduring bonds of empathy that connect our two countries,” the statement added.
Reflecting this commitment, the Indian High Commission had noted on July 25 that the visiting medical team had provided critical input regarding treatment methodologies for patients injured in the fighter jet crash.
“The Indian Medical Team currently visiting Bangladesh continued their mission to provide medical support to Bangladeshi authorities for the treatment of critically injured patients in the aftermath of the plane crash of July 21 at Milestone School and College in Dhaka,” read a statement posted on the High Commission’s official Facebook page.
The statement added, “Today, the team held the second round of consultations with doctors at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka, visited some of the patients, and observed their prognosis. The team further deliberated management protocols with the doctors at the Institute and provided critical inputs for treatment methodology.”
The crash, which occurred in the Diabari area of Dhaka, involved a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 fighter jet that collided with the school campus on the afternoon of July 21. According to the Bangladesh Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, the death toll has risen to 33, and 50 people were injured—mostly students—who are being treated at various hospitals in the capital.
Among the injured were teachers, school staff, firefighters, police, army personnel, maids, electricians, and others. A doctor warned that the death toll could rise further, as 25 patients remain in critical condition with severe burn injuries.
Prime Minister Modi had expressed his condolences on the day of the incident and assured Bangladesh of India’s unwavering support during the tragedy.
The ill-fated fighter jet was being piloted by Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam Sagor of the Bangladesh Air Force, who also lost his life in the crash.
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