Jakir is a Bangladeshi musician and educator known for his commitment to preserving traditional Bengali music. He is the founder and director of Obokolpo, an initiative launched in 2018 to nurture traditional and experimental music of Bengal. Trained from an early age, Jakir’s musical journey took him across the border to West Bengal in pursuit of devotional and philosophical music. His work spans Indian classical, Bengali folk, Songs of Tagore, and experimental genres. He has engaged audiences both locally and internationally through performances and workshops. In 2024, he organized the “Harmony of Healing” exhibition at Alliance Française de Dhaka, featuring over 100 traditional instruments, live demonstrations, and seminars. Jakir’s current research involves ancient musical manuscripts passed down from his uncle Akbar Ali Mondal, continuing a family legacy rooted in the traditions of Ismail Hossain (1891–1966).