Muslim settlers first arrive in Sonargaon region in around 1281.

Mat weaving was the major occupation of the Muslim settlers.

The Muslim settlers themselves were not a homogeneous group.

Then came Muslim settlers who converted the people to Islam.

These people are believed to be the first Muslim settlers on the island.

They are considered to be first Muslim settlers in north India.

Bartholomew also has similar things to say about the early Muslim settlers in India.

Though they are under increasing pressure from mostly Muslim Bengali-speaking settlers.

He said they wanted a stop to Muslim settlers, protection of the region's demographic character, free elections and extensive economic and political powers.

According to their own traditions, they are descended from early Muslim settlers to India.