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Mr Abdul Quyyum was born in Bangladesh, Sylhet, Shodor in 1948. While in Bangladesh Mr. Quyyum took active part in politics as a freedom fighter to bring independence to Bangladesh. Although he did not engage in combat fighting, he did however participate in supplying information and giving guidance
to other fellow freedom fighters from different parts of India, in order to win the war of liberation in 1971.

He arrived in London in 1972 and set about in establishing himself in the restaurant trade. Mr Quyyum now runs successful restaurants in London including 'The Viceroy' in Charlton and 'The Meghna Grill' in South Woodford.He has established successful businesses in East Sussex and Kent, which include the 'Junaki' in Heathfield and Hawkhurst.

Mr Quyyum has established businesses in Bangladesh also, with one of the largest shareholdings in the Pubali Bank. He is also the Managing Director of Hotel Monzil Rest House in Sylhet and a partner of Hotel Mojlish, Sylhet. He owns one of the largest properties in Shibgonj, Sylhet, providing accommodation. He recently launched a weekly newspaper in Sylhet known as the 'Din Chitro'.

Mr Quyyum carries on developing himself even more in charitable causes and initiatives. He has been highly active within the Bangladeshi community by being the Trustee of The Bangladesh Centre, Life member of Dhaka Jalalabad Association, Member of The Bangladesh Welfare Association, Member of The Brick Lane Jamme Masjid and now by becoming one of the Directors of BBCC.