Syed Ashraf Ali
Bangladeshi writer, scholar, and broadcaster (1939–2024)
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Syed Ashraf Ali (1939 – March 19, 2024) was a Bangladeshi writer, Islamic scholar, and broadcaster.[1][2] He is a former Director General of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh.[3] He was known for his contributions to Islamic studies, his role in Bangladesh Liberation War, and his work with various media outlets, including Bangladesh Television and ATN Bangla.
- Writer
- Islamic scholar
- broadcaster
Syed Ashraf Ali | |
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| Born | 1939 |
| Died | March 19, 2024 (aged 84–85) |
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| Known for | Role in Bangladesh Liberation War, Islamic scholarship, media presence |
| Spouse | Sultana Ali |
| Children | Syed Mohammad Ali Zain |
Early life and education
Ali was born in 1939 to Syed Badrudduja, a former mayor of Kolkata and a member of India's Lok Sabha, and Rakia Badrudduja.[4] He pursued his early education at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata and later attended the University of Calcutta.[4]
Career
In 1964, Ali moved to the then East Pakistan and joined Radio Pakistan.[4]
During the early stages of the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, Ali worked to establish the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra (Independent Bengal Radio Station) in Chittagong.[4] This station played a vital role in broadcasting pro-independence messages and creating sentiment against the Pakistani occupation.[4][5]
Ali authored several books and treatises on Islam and regularly wrote newspaper articles on various subjects, including religion and music.[4][6][7] Ali hosted Islamic programs on Bangladesh Television and ATN Bangla.[4]
Death
Ali died on 19 March 2024 at Eden Multicare Centre in Dhaka while undergoing treatment for lung complications.[4] Ali's funeral prayer was held after Zuhr prayers at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on the same day.[4] He was later buried at the Mirpur Martyred Intellectual Graveyard.[4]