About Us

After the Conquest of Gour in 1303, two disciple of Shah Jalal; Shah Bahauddin and Shah Putla Fattah, migrated to Bhadeshwar in modern-day Golapganj where their mazars remains today.

In 1740, during the reign of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah, Gulab Ram Ray of Murshidabad was appointed the Dewan of Sylhet with the permission of the Faujdar of Sylhet, Shamsher Khan, and the Nawab of Bengal, Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan. Gulab was a practising Hindu, and was informed about how Krishna Chaitanya’s paternal home was in Dhakadakshin (in present-day Golapganj). The Dewan then ordered for a road and bridge to be made from Sylhet town to Dhakadakshin, to make it easier for those wanting to visit the place. When the Dewan reached Chaitanya’s home, he built a Hindu temple and created a large pond next to it. From Hetimganj to Dhakadakshin, the road is now known as Dewan Road after Gulab himself. The Dewan’s Bridge also remains today as an ancient culvert. The area was also renamed Gulabganj after the Dewan, which eventually changed to Golapganj (although older records mention the name Golabganj).

A thana was founded in Hetimganj originally and then moved to Golabganj Bazaar. The Golabganj Thana was formed in 1906. Revolts in Ronikeli and Bhadeshwar were held during the Nankar Rebellion.[2] In the aftermath of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, a mass grave was found in Sundisail and there remains a monument in the upazila as a memorial. It was upgraded to an upazila in 1983

Our Mission

A society mission refers to the purpose or objective of a social organization, group, or community that is focused on serving the public interest and promoting the well-being of its members or society as a whole. A society mission can take many forms, such as advocating for a specific cause, providing support and resources to individuals or communities in need, promoting cultural heritage and preservation, supporting environmental conservation, and more.

A strong society mission can help bring people together and create a sense of purpose and shared values, while also having a positive impact on the world. For example, a society dedicated to environmental conservation might focus on educating the public on the importance of sustainability and advocating for environmentally-friendly policies. A social support group might aim to provide emotional and practical support to individuals facing a particular challenge, such as illness or disability.

Having a clear and well-defined mission is important for a society, as it helps to guide its activities and decision-making, attract members and supporters, and achieve its goals. A strong society mission can also help to create a sense of community and build a lasting legacy, as its members work together towards a common goal.

Activities of golapgonj society usa Association of michigan

  • promote the well being of the people of greater Sylhet region living in America;
  • provide all kinds of support to the new immigrants from Sylhet;
  • provide scholarship to needy and talented students;
  • build partnership with other organizations to spread the cooperation;
  • organize advocacy, workshop, and outreach activities to help new immigrants;
  • help members with affordable housing, tax filing, health care, job search, etc.
  • help find internship opportunities for bright and aspiring young Bangladeshis;
  • encourage the community members to register as voters and take part in civic activities;
  • collect donation in cash and kind to help people; etc.

WHAT WE DO

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