Story of a whole-hearted philanthropist 

In the very beginning 0f 1961, a star took place at Haji Ainullah & Sayra Khatun's family at Moghlabazar Thana under Sylhet Sadar Upazilla, named Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil, the youngest son of the family. He has two elder brothers, respectively Mr. Abdul Karim, presently living a retired life and former 7 No. Jalalpur Union Parishad Chairman, Mr. Khalilur Rahman. 

Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil started his educational journey from Sunampur Primary School, Boiragi Bazar, finished S.S.C from Jalalpur High School in 1976. After completion of his H.S.C from Sylhet M. C. College in 1978,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil got admitted at Dhaka College for higher studies.

Beginning of Social Responsibility:

In 1985, Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil started his patronage by elevating his primary school into a high school. Not only as a contributor of structural planning,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil became the first Teacher of Boiragi Bazar High School with only 30 students. With his relentless effort soon the local parents began sending their kids to  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil for an enlighten future.

Business Endeavors:

Jatrik Travels : In the middle of 1986,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil released his first business child, Jatrik Travels; one of the committed Travel Agencies of greater Sylhet. During this journey,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil never steps back, but to escalate his potentiality in a newer height. He is a visionary planner for the utmost outcome of travel business since his inception. Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil was 3 times Central Vice President, 2 times Central Joint Secretary of ATAB. Also he acted as Sylhet Divisional Chairman for ATAB for 3 times in his long travel trade. From 2002 to 2012 he carried around 350 pilgrims every year for holy Hajj purpose. For supreme benefits of the pilgrims,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil rented a full residential hotel at Makkah for couple of years.

Ananda Restaurant: In 1992, he began a finest restaurant at Panthapath, Dhaka, named Ananda Restaurant. Amongst the other leading Sylheti Businessmen in Dhaka,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil proved his highest level professionalism through this business.

Ananda Tower:  A 13 storied state of the art business hub made by  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil in Jail Road, Sylhet in the year 2002. The whole 25 decimals land has been fully utilized by this building. The commercial building is not only a trusted focal point for business tycoons, but also a suitable place for numerous residential families. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE-Sylhet), Qatar Airways, Novo Air, Various CSE TREC holders, Sylhet Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SMCCI), Desh Technology, American Visa Centre, leading Travel Agents, Janata Bank Ltd, Flora Telecom, Hajj Agencies of Bangladesh and many more local, National & International business groups set-up their Corporate Office, in this lucrative building.      

 

Apart from his business continuation,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil was always in a process of humanitarian workmanship since his childhood. In this regard, he put his full throttle bipartitely, one is to run business & other is to assist actual distress people. We projected some of his contributory endeavors, which are as follows:

Educational Contribution:

A true patron always thinking of his near & dear uplifting in both economical & mental state. Thus,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil began patronizing his local schools & religious institutions.

  • Lifetime Donor of Boiragi Bazar High School. Established Academic Building and other necessary structural foundations.
  • Lifelong Donor of Jalalpur College.
  • "Abdul Jabbar Jalil Auditorium" at Dakshin Surma College.
  • Highest contributor of Shilam Agragami High School.
  • Founder Member of Inclusive School & College, Bagbari, Sylhet.
  • Bibidhoi Girls School, Lalabazar.

Religious Contribution:

In basic context, maximum countrymen are religiously sound, especially in Sylhet. We used to assist our religious institutions, without any hesitation. But  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil is always a step ahead guy to fulfill his ideas in a constructive way.

  • He contributed an enormous support to Sunampur Jame Masjid, Moghlabazar.
  • At least 50 numbers of Madrasha & Masjid were contributed by  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil in several times & periods. We attached herewith a total list, in where he extend his noble hand.

 Pure Social Contribution:

When we wander, we may see numerous people are living in a very below standard of life. Sometimes, even they don't have any home to live. In this context,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil planned to set-up 2 Bed 1 Kitchen home for local distressed families. He established at least 20 numbers of such Homes in and around Shilam, Moghlabazar & Jalalpur Union Parishad under Sylhet Sadar Upazilla.

 Helpless Marriage Contribution:

 Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil helped out huge families who were suffered with daughters in marriage purpose. After realizing the sufferings of such parents, he extended his hand to a solution with his full economical support.

 Bagbari Orphanage Contribution:

Other than such contribution, he broadens his passionate contribution to Bagbari Orphanage in various occasions. During Eid & Durga Puja,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil provided new cloths, sewing machine, television, free meals and other supports in every year.

 Shibgonj Stroller Home:

Once, The Police Commissioner of Sylhet took  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil along with him to the Stroller Home at Shibgonj. Instantly he ordered a 50" LED Television and supplied with the presence of honorable guests.

 Students Educational Funding:

In plentiful occasions,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil Provided donations to distressed students for their educational expenses. In our Country, some visionary philanthropists donate such funding through, Pay It Forward Bangladesh, Honest, Chandra Nath Foundation. But in Sylhet,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil is a big name for such contributions.

 

Social Achievements:

During the long run of socio recreational effort, he served various organizations with vital posts. Here are some lists of his successfully completed tenure:

  • Sylhet Mohammedan Club: Secretary from 1997 to 2009.
  • Sylhet District Sports Association: Executive Member from 2010-2014.
  • Sylhet Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Founder Director & Former Senior Vice President.
  • Jalalabad Eye Hospital : Executive Organizing Secretary for last 15 years and still going. During this tenure he became highest Donor Member of the above organization. Moreover, Mr. Jalil provided huge numbers of Eye Surgery contribution & free medicine to the helpless patients.
  • ATAB: Central Vice President for 3 times.

              Central Joint Secretary for 2 times.

              Chairman-Sylhet Division-- 3 times.

 

Corona Actions:

Since the pandemic inception worldwide,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil put his all amenities & facilities for the affected people, as well as to the unemployed Middle & Lower Middle Class families through "Abdul Jabbar Jalil Trust". Here are some footprints, which he provided:

  • 425 PCS of high quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Government/ Private Hospitals along with Media Workers (Journalists, Staff Reporters, Cameramen).
  • Relief fund for the localities of Shilam, Jalalpur, Boiragi Bazar & Moghlabazar Union Parishad.
  • Call Center for the Middle Class people, who will not stand on a line of Donors or TCB. Each day his Trust provided 350-370 packets of food (each pkt contains: 5-10 kg Rice, 1-3 Litre Soybean Oil, 1/2 to 1 Kg Lentils, 1-2 kg Atta/Maida, 1-2 Kg Sugar, 1 kg Salt, 1/2 kg Dates).
  • Along with the Central Organizing Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League, Mr. Shafiul Alam Chy Nadel,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil started free Oxygen Cylinder with Nasal Cannula Mask to both Covid & Non-Covid patients, who are quarantined in Home. Moreover, They provided 50 numbers of O2 Cylinder to MAG Osmani Hospital & Shaheed Shamsuddin Hospital in association with the largest business conglomerate of Bangladesh S. Alam Group.  
  • Moreover he paid hospital bills in numerous occasions along with full medicine support. Also he paid medicine bills upon submission of whatsapp images for the middle class families.
  • In this situation, he also provided plenty numbers of Sewing Machine for the worker who worked from home due to corona outbreak.
  • In enormous occasions,  Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil provided Rickshaw (both Manual & Battery operated) to physically disabled people in and around Sylhet City.  

 

Family:

 Md Abdul Jabbar Jalil blessed with 2 sons & 3 daughters. Amongst them, eldest son, Mr. Ismail Rony completed his CA currently living in London UK. Other Son Mr. Ibrahim Sunny completed his Mechanical Engineering from Metropolitan university, currently living in Toronto, Canada. Elder daughter Asma Begum Liza completed her MBBS degree from Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College Hospital, who was also a lecturer in JRRMCH. Now She lives in New York, USA. Second daughter Ayesha Nasrin Jyoti completed her CSE from Leading University and the youngest daughter Maisha Nasrin Tithi currently studying A-level from Sylhet Grammar School.