, July 21 -- BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday expressed profound shock and sorrow over the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force aircraft which crashed into a building of Milestone School and College in Uttara that claimed the lives of 20 people.

"We are heartbroken by the tragic aircraft crash at Milestone College. No student should face such horror in institutions meant to facilitate their learning, growth and well-being. My earnest prayers are with the shaken young souls and I call upon leaders, activists and professionals of the BNP to stand by the affected. Together, as a united nation, we must tackle this situation," said Tarique in his facebook post.

In a condolence message, he said "I am deeply shocked and saddened ...