Syedpur ( bn, সৈয়দপুর), is a village in
Jagannathpur Upazila
Jagannathpur ( bn, জগন্নাথপুর) is an upazila located in the southeast of the district of Sunamganj and in the middle of the division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is bordered by Chhatak and Dakshin Sunamganj to the north, Bishwa ...
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Sunamganj District. The village is named after its founder Syed Shamsuddin, son of Syed Alauddin, a disciple of Hazrat
Shah Jalal, who arrived here in the 14th century.
Education
High school
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Syedpur Pilot High School
College
*Syedpur Adarsha College
Notable people
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Syeda Shahar Banu
Syeda Shahar Banu (; 1914–1983) was a leader of the Bengali language movement and pioneer of the women's rights movement in Sylhet. She also played an important role in the lead-up to the 1947 Sylhet referendum and the establishment of Sylhet ...
(1914-1983), language activist
See also
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Islampur
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Shaharpara
Shaharpara ( bn, শাহারপাড়া) is a village of historical importance in the south-eastern part of Sunamganj District, Bangladesh. It was founded in 1315 CE by Shah Kamal Quhafah and his disciples. It is approximately one hour dr ...
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Syedpur Shaharpara Union
Syedpur Shaharpara Union Parishad ( bn, সৈয়দপুর শাহারপাড়া) is a union council under Jagannathpur Upazila of Sunamganj District in the division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is located 6 kilometres south-east of Ja ...
References
{{Sunamganj District
Villages in Jagannathpur Upazila