Bashir Ahmad was born on June 15, 1926, in Surviywom, Varanasi, the son of Ahmad Husain.[1] He studied Law at Allahabad University, obtaining LL.B. degree.[1] He served as an advocate at the Supreme Court and the High Court.[1] In 1974 he argued the first Maintenance of Internal Security Act before the Supreme Court.[1] The following year he argued the Presidential Election Reference case.[1] He held a number of positions in Islamic institutions; such as serving as manager of the Arabic Madrassa Alia in Allahabad, executive committee member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, general secretary of the Indo-Arab Society and member of the Dargah Committee of Ajmer.[1] He served as the president of All India Minorities Civil Rights Association.[1]
Bashir Ahmad was a member of the Muslim Majlis.[2] He had been linked to the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Lok Dal.[1] In the 1977 Indian general election he won the Fatehpur seat, contesting as a Janata Party candidate.[1]
Bashir Ahmad died on March 2, 1978.[3][4]