A book detailing the brief history of the Syed family of Zahirpur—descendants of Sipahsalar Syed Nasir Uddin (RA)—was launched in London

The book *A Brief Account of the Zahirpur Syed Family—Descendants of Sipahsalar Syed Nasir Uddin (RA)* is not merely the history of a single family; it also presents a glimpse into the ancient history of the entire Sylhet region. In this book, journalist and researcher Matiar Chowdhury has eloquently described the conquest of the Taraf region by Sipahsalar Syed Nasir Uddin (RA)—one of the companions of Hazrat Shah Jalal (RA)—following the conquest of Sylhet, as well as the realities of that era. Just as this book presents an account of Sipahsalar Syed Nasir Uddin (RA) and his descendants, it also offers a brief glimpse into the ancient history of the entire Sylhet region.

Fact-based regional history serves as the foundation for writing national history. Speakers made these observations at the launch event for the book, “A Brief Account of the Syed Family of Zahirpur—Descendants of Sipahsalar Syed Nasir Uddin (RA),” authored by journalist and researcher Matiar Chowdhury. The discussants noted that among the 360 saints (auliya) who accompanied Hazrat Shah Jalal (RA), eight settled in Jagannathpur; for this reason, Jagannathpur is known as the land of the eight saints. The people of the Atoajan Pargana—that is, the Jagannathpur region—have always been more prosperous and content than those in other areas. The reason for this is that this soil serves as the final resting place for countless Pirs, Dervishes, Sufi mystics, and saints (Awliya). Among them is Syed Shah Waliullah (RA), the progenitor of the Syed family of Zahirpur.

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM (London time), a book launch event was held at the conference hall of the Brick Lane Jame Masjid in ‘Banglatown,’ East London. The event was presided over by Syed Mortuza Ali, a descendant of Syed Oli Ullah (RA). The proceedings were jointly moderated by TV presenter Hena Begum and Dr. Ansar Ahmed Ullah. The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Syed Jonab Rabbani, followed by the presentation of the keynote paper by poet Mohammad Iqbal, President of the Sammilito Sahitya Parishad (United Literary Council), UK. The author of the book, journalist Matiar Chowdhury, delivered the welcome address.

Participants in the discussion on the book included Bangla Academy Award-winning author and researcher Faruk Ahmad; researcher Mohammad Hormuz Ali, President of the Bangladesh Welfare Association London; journalist and TV presenter Urmi Mazhar; Ahad Chowdhury Babu, Vice-President of the London Bangla Press Club; Sakir Hossain, President of the Bangladesh Press Club London; Imdadun Khan, Vice-President of the UK Bangla Reporters Unity; and politician Gayasur Rahman Gayas. On behalf of the Zahirpur Syed family, Syed Junab Rabbani, Syed Sajjad Ali, Syed Golab Ali, Poet Shah Lovely Rahman, Moin Uddin Chowdhury (Pappu), poet Fayezur Rahman Fayez, poet Shamsuddin Chowdhury, journalist Dr. Azizul Ambia (President of the UK Online Press Club), and poet Asma Matin (Joint Secretary of the UK-Bangla Reporters Unity), Cultural figure Advocate Mujibul Haque Moni, journalist A. Rahman Oli, veteran journalist and former vice-president of the London Bangla Press Club Rahmat Ali, and community figures Amir Hossain, Angur Ali, and Faruk Miah, among others.

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(Ansar Ahmed Ullah, Convener, Publications Committee – London, 8 November 2026)