CID’s forensic DNA lab collected 11 samples from unidentifiable bodies and body parts preserved at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka following the incident. On Thursday, July 24, CID's Special Superintendent of Police (Media) Md. Jashim Uddin Khan confirmed the successful identification of the five deceased individuals through a press statement.

According to the CID, the victims identified are Okiya Ferdous Nidhi, Lamia Akter Sonia, Afsana Akter Priya, Raisa Moni, and Mariam Umme Afia. These identifications were made by matching DNA profiles extracted from the remains with those provided by the victims' immediate family members.

CID officials stated that on July 22, following the massive blaze triggered by the crash, forensic experts collected DNA samples from charred bodies and body parts kept at CMH. These samples were analyzed at the CID forensic DNA laboratory, from which five individual female DNA profiles were successfully obtained.

In total, 11 family members from five families had submitted their DNA samples between July 22 and July 23. Comparative analysis between the DNA profiles of the remains and those of the claimants allowed CID to conclusively establish the identities of the five deceased.

In one case, a DNA profile extracted from a single sample matched with that of a couple—Md. Faruk Hossain and Salma Akter—confirming the body to be that of their daughter, Okiya Ferdous Nidhi. In another case, one DNA profile obtained from six samples matched with the DNA of parents Md. Babul and Majeda, confirming the victim as their daughter, Lamia Akter Sonia.

The CID report explained that the process was carried out under strict forensic protocols to ensure accuracy, especially considering the sensitive nature of the remains and the grief-stricken condition of the affected families. The identification of the other three victims—Afsana Akter Priya, Raisa Moni, and Mariam Umme Afia—was also confirmed through similar DNA matching procedures involving close family members.

The CID’s statement noted that the complexity of the identification process stemmed from the extent of damage caused by the intense fire that followed the aircraft's crash. The incident left many bodies in a condition beyond visual recognition, making DNA testing the only viable method for confirmation.

The devastating accident at Milestone School and College in Uttara occurred on Monday, July 21, when a military aircraft lost control and crashed into the educational institution, triggering a massive fire and causing widespread casualties. Families of the victims had been anxiously awaiting confirmation of the identities of their loved ones.

Authorities have stated that further forensic efforts will continue as needed, especially in relation to additional unclaimed or unidentifiable remains, if any are discovered. The CID reiterated its commitment to assisting the affected families in every possible way and providing scientifically accurate identifications.

This latest update provides a measure of closure to five grieving families who had been left in uncertainty since the day of the tragedy. Meanwhile, investigations into the cause of the crash and the government’s response to the aftermath continue to draw public attention, as the nation mourns the loss of young lives in one of the most tragic incidents in recent memory.