BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended financial assistance to Julhas Molla, a 28-year-old youth from Manikganj, for the modification and repair of the aircraft he built with his own hands.

On behalf of Tarique, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed handed over the cash assistance to Julhas at a simple ceremony held at the BNP chairperson's Gulshan office today.

After receiving the money, Julhas thanked the BNP acting chairman for standing beside him for the second time, demonstrating the party's sincerity in nurturing talent.

Speaking at the programme, Salahuddin Ahmed said, "This programme is a symbolic manifestation of how sincere Tarique Rahman is in recognising talent. He will continue to do so in the future as well."

He said many talented boys and girls like Julhas, in different parts of the country, including rural areas, fall behind prematurely due to the lack of state facilities and support, and thus they cannot become assets to the nation.

The BNP leader said their leader, Tarique Rahman, will stand by talented people who have the potential to become assets to the state if given the right support.

He said Tarique has taken the responsibility for many underprivileged people and distressed families through Amra BNP Poribar or under the party's banner.

Salahuddin said BNP works for the country, its people and for supporting meritorious people, regardless of whether the party is in power or not.

Earlier on March 5, Amra BNP Paribar, on behalf of Tarique Rahman, provided financial assistance to Julhas.

Julhas Molla, son of farmer Jalil Molla and an electrician from Shaitgar Teota village in Shibalaya upazila, built an ultra-light aircraft and successfully flew it.

The aircraft, weighing over 100 kilograms, was entirely handcrafted by Julhas using a mix of aluminum, stainless steel, and iron.