Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam

Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Muinul Islam , popularly known as the Hathazari Madrassah or the "Boro Madrassah", is a Kawmi educational institution in Hathazari, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Established in 1896, it is the largest and oldest Deobandi Madrasah in Bangladesh.HistoryAl-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam was first established in 1896 CE. It was moved to its present location in Hathazari, Bangladesh in 1901. The Jamiah introduces the Islamic education and Reformation movement in this region. Darul Uloom Deoband was established in Indian Subcontinent in 1866 CE. A few Ulema of the port-city Chittagong took the decision to establish Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam according to the constitution of Darul Uloom Deoband. To apply this decision Habibullah along with Abdul Wahed, Azizur Rahman and Abdul Hamid established the madrasah.The Hathazari Madrasah became "arguably the most reputable Quomi madrasa in the country."Starting in 2004, the Hathazari Madrasa has been at the centre of media attention due to allegations that it is a haven for "terrorist" training. This is the first time in the institution's long history that such allegations have been made against the madrasah itself.On February 2010, 40 students were arrested for clashing with police and later released. Students had snatched a service rifle.