Milestone School plane crash victim Masuka Begum died from 85% burn injuries. She was buried in Brahmanbaria’s Sohagpur village, honoring her final wish.
In a heartbreaking update following the tragic air crash in Uttara, another life has been lost. Masuka Begum Nipu, a dedicated teacher at Milestone School and College, has died from severe burn injuries sustained during the plane crash.
Masuka Begum passed away at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery at around 12:30 a.m. on Monday night, July 21.
She was laid to rest on Tuesday, July 22, in Sohagpur village of Ashuganj upazila in Brahmanbaria, at her elder sister’s home — fulfilling her final wish.
A Teacher’s Last Class Ends in Tragedy
Masuka Begum, daughter of Siddiq Ahmed Chowdhury of Chilokut village in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila, was a teacher of English in the Bangla medium primary section of Milestone School and College. On the day of the incident, she was in her classroom when the Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashed near the school premises.
She suffered critical burns, with 85% of her body severely affected. Immediately after the accident, she was admitted to the burn institute, where she battled for her life for hours. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, she succumbed to her injuries just past midnight.
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Final Moments and Last Wish
According to her family members, Masuka Begum’s body was handed over to her elder sister Papri Rahman at around 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday from the burn institute.
In her final hours, she shared a heartfelt wish with another teacher being treated on a nearby hospital bed — to be buried at her sister’s house in Sohagpur after death. That wish was honored with deep emotion by her family and friends.
No Family by Her Side—A Colleague Stepped In
In a deeply emotional statement, her colleague Safayet Dhali recounted the critical hours following the crash. “There was no family member with her when the accident happened. I took the responsibility and admitted her to the hospital,” he said. His timely intervention ensured that Masuka received immediate care.
The loss of Masuka Begum has cast a long shadow over the Milestone School community. Her students, colleagues, and loved ones remember her as a kind-hearted, responsible, and devoted teacher. Though unmarried and childless, she lived for her students, always prioritizing education and discipline.
Her tragic death as a plane crash victim highlights not only the fragility of life but also the heroism and humanity that shine through in moments of unspeakable sorrow.
