With determination and hard work, even the most difficult tasks become possible. A young man from Manikganj has demonstrated this by building his own aeroplane and successfully flying it.

Julhas Molla, 28, of Shaitghar Teota village in Shibaloy upazila, flew his self-made aircraft this afternoon on the banks of the Jamuna river in the Jafarganj area.

The deputy commissioner, along with senior officials from the district and upazila administration, attended the event, while thousands of curious locals gathered to witness the flight.

Julhas's father, Jalil Molla, originally hailed from the Baghutia area of Daulatpur upazila.

However, due to river erosion, the family relocated to Shaitghar Teota.

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Julhas, the fifth of six brothers and two sisters, completed his SSC from Jionpur BKS High School but could not pursue further education due to financial constraints.

An electrician by profession, he works on a contract basis in various institutions in Dhaka and spent his weekly holidays building the aircraft.

According to Julhas, he conducted three years of research and spent another year constructing the aircraft, with a total cost of around Tk 8 lakh.

The structure is made of aluminium and iron, and it is powered by a seven-horsepower water pump engine.

He said the aircraft was built primarily for experimental training rather than commercial purposes. However, with government funding and sponsorship, commercial production could be possible. The aircraft can reach an altitude of over 50 feet.

Deputy Commissioner Manowar Hossain Molla said the government would support Julhas's research.

While acknowledging the technical complexities involved, he said initial financial assistance had been provided to encourage his efforts.