House of Doriapur
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The House of Doriapur is an Ashraf family in the Habiganj Distrct [1] The family migrated from khorasan as Mughol officials, They first settled in Delhi, then moved to Murshidabad. Afterwards they moved to in Sylhet. Due to change in the region’s politics, the family had to shift to a more remote region to avoid conflict. Where They established a new home.[2]
History and origins
The House of Doriapur was founded by Persian administrators. The family first moved to Delhi to work as administrator in the the Mughal court. Later , they were went to Murshidabad and became members of the Bengal Subah’s administration.[2]
In 17th century Mughal empire the old administrations faced procections due to changing political environment, which forced them to leave their administrative positions. Local legend indicated that along with the household and retainers the family arrived by river, and landed in a village named Richi, Habiganj. The family wandered for a few years, avoiding prosecution by remaining discreet, and later established the House of Doriapur. In the years that followed, family members became important figures in the region’s history.[2]
List of succession
| Name | Succession | Year born (apx) | History |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Jan[3] | 1st Zamindar of Doriapur | 1695 AD | Arrived at Taraf due to political Instability, married into the Chandrachori. |
| Abdul Latif | 2nd Zamindar of Doriapur | 1726 AD | The founder of the Doriapur branch of the family. |
| Abdul Jamil Choudhury | 3rd Zamindar of Doriapur | 1761 AD | Married in Borochor. |
| Abdul Amil Choudhury | 4th Zamindar of Doriapur | 1801 AD | Was a wakil/Lawyer at the Laskarpur Court, married to Aymon Chand Banu of Daud Nagar, and Hamida Banu. Died in 1866 22nd april, |
| Abdul Kader Choudhury | 5th Zamindar of Doriapur | 1838 AD | Served as an Inspector in Charge of Police in Greater Assam. Married Begum Khairunissa Banu, daughter of the Zamindar of Joanshahi .[4] |
Summary of family legacy
- Educational Pioneers:
- Khan Saheb Abdur Rab Chowdhury, Controller of Examinations, University of Dhaka[5][6]
- Ayesha Khatun Choudhury, DPI, Primery Board of Education[6]
- Abdul Mateen Choudhury, Principal of Murari Chand College & Govt. Tolaram College[6]
- Dr. Abul Lateef Choudhury is a Professor of Physics at Elizabeth City State University and a member of the American Physics Society.[7]
- Abdul Hannan Choudhury,Principal of Habiganj Government School. District Inspecr of Schools.[6]
- Prof. Dr. Nasreen Wadud Choudhury, Professor of Psychology at University of Dhaka[6]
- Military Foundation:
- Major Abdul Waheed Chowdhury, Founding Officer Commanding (O.C.) of East Bengal Regiment[8] .[9]
- Judicial Excellence:
- Civil Service:
- Abdus Salam Chowdhury, ASC, Additional Commissioner of Rajshahi Deputy Commissioner of Comilla.
- Politics and Reform Movements :
- Abdul Mannan Choudhury, a doctor by profession, was a prominent leader and activist of the Swadeshi movement.
- Dr. Abdul Lateef Choudhury,[10] was a pioneer of the language movement and was arrested in 1952.[6]
- Razia Khatun Choudhury and Sayda Siddiki Choudhury led the students in Eden College & protested in the language movement in 1952.[6]
- Abdul Basit Choudhury : Student activist and Steering comitee Member of Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[2]
- Sports:
- Nehal Hasnaeen Choudhury , Bangladesh National Cricket team.[11]
- Major Abdul Waheed Chowdhury, Tripple blue University of Dhaka.[2]
- Abdul Khalek Choudhury, Member of East Pakistan football team in 1955.[12][6]
References
- ↑ "The Iranians". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Alam, S. M. Jahangir (2015). Sylhet Onesha (in Bengali) (2bd ed.). Sylhet, Bangladesh: Bohi Kushum. pp. 118–144. Search this book on
- ↑ Chowdhury, achuyatacharan (1910). Shri Hatter Itibritta Part 1-2. Search this book on
- ↑ "Husain Shah". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Home". Dhaka University. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Choudhury, Anwar (2015). Sylhet Onesha. Search this book on
- ↑ "Abdul Choudhury Obituary". The Virginian-Pilot. 2013-03-06. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ "লড়াকু বাঙালি মেজর এ ডব্লিউ চৌধুরী". Daily Nayadiganta (নয়া দিগন্ত) (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ "Abdul Waheed Chowdhury". Mepedia. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ "Abdul Choudhury Obituary (2013) - Elizabeth City, NC - The Virginian-Pilot". Retrieved 2026-05-09 – via Legacy.com.
- ↑ "espn cricinfo".
- ↑ "East Pakistan football team", Wikipedia, 2026-06-27, retrieved 2026-07-02
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