Daroga Aminuddin Ahmed began the construction of this mosque in 1868, which has earned it its moniker "Daroga Masjid." Aminuddin’s son Moiz Uddin Ahmed was the first caretaker of the mosque.
Khidir Baksh and Kader Baksh, two brothers who were Moiz Uddin’s relatives, continued the mosque’s construction and renovation.
Kader Baksh’ grandson, former lawmaker Prof Hamidur Rahman, expanded the mosque further and built its minaret in 1968.
Continuing the family legacy, Prof Rahman’s son, the country’s State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid took an initiative for the restoration of the mosque, while keeping the main infrastructure intact.
Architect Abu Sayeed M Ahmed led the year-long restoration project, finishing it in 2018.
