FC Barcelona expresses deep condolences over the Milestone School plane crash in Dhaka. The global football giant sends a heartfelt message to Bangladesh, standing in solidarity with the victims and their families.
On Monday, July 21, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Dhaka’s Diabari. A training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into the Milestone School and College campus, claiming the lives of several students and staff. The severity and shock of the incident left the entire nation mourning.
But the sorrow didn’t remain confined within Bangladesh. It traveled over 8,000 kilometers to Spain, where global football giant FC Barcelona expressed its deepest condolences. The club sent an official letter of sympathy to the official Bangladeshi fan group, Penya Blaugrana Banglabarsa of Dhaka.
Barcelona’s Official Statement
The letter, sent from Barcelona on Wednesday, was signed by Josep Ignasi Masia, Board Member and Director of Social Activities, and Enric Bosch, Head of the Penya Department.
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This message from Barcelona is not just a formality, it symbolizes how humanity transcends sports. It stands as a testament to how a tragedy in one corner of the world can move hearts far beyond its borders.
Global Reactions to a National Tragedy
In the aftermath of the crash, the nation was engulfed in grief. From students and parents to people in the sports world, everyone expressed deep sorrow. Bangladesh’s two major sports bodies—Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)—also issued formal statements of condolence. National team players from both cricket and football shared their sympathies as well.
Beyond national borders, several international athletes also expressed their condolences after learning about the incident through social media. The global sports community came together in solidarity with Bangladesh.
Barcelona’s Official Fan Club in Bangladesh
Penya Blaugrana Banglabarsa of Dhaka is the officially recognized supporters’ club of FC Barcelona in Bangladesh. The group not only promotes the club’s presence in the country but also engages in various social and community outreach initiatives.
It was through this fan club that FC Barcelona learned of the full scope of the Milestone tragedy, prompting the club to send its heartfelt message.
In moments of unimaginable grief, even a message from afar can offer a touch of comfort. FC Barcelona’s gesture reminds us that compassion knows no distance and in times of tragedy, the world can stand united in humanity.
