# Meet Captain Jamil Billah, the Pilot Who Carried Out an Incredible Landing and Saved 71 Lives

> Captain Jamil Billah safely landed a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight after losing a rear landing gear wheel shortly after takeoff from Cox’s Bazar to Dhaka. Thanks to his calm and skilled piloting, all 71 passengers we…

Published: 2026-09-17 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Daily Ittefaq

Captain Jamil Billah is being praised as a hero for his exceptional handling of a mid-air emergency that had the potential to turn disastrous. Shortly after takeoff on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Cox's Bazar to Dhaka, the plane lost one of its rear landing gear wheels, causing alarm among passengers and crew. However, due to Captain Billah’s calm demeanor and expert flying skills, the aircraft was able to make a safe landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with all 71 passengers unharmed. Emergency response teams were ready and on standby, while Biman Bangladesh Airlines has initiated an investigation into the incident, led by Chief of Safety Captain Enam Talukder. Captain Billah and his crew have earned widespread recognition and praise for their professionalism, quick thinking, and steady composure throughout the crisis.

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