Muhammad Yusuf Ali
Muhammad Yusuf Ali | |
|---|---|
British India | |
| Died | 1998 (aged 74–75) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka University of Rajshahi |
| Occupation | Politician |
Muhammad Yusuf Ali (1923 – December 1998) was a Bangladesh politician.[1] He was the first minister for Education and Cultural Affairs in the first cabinet of Bangladesh.[2]
Early life and education
Ali was born in Farakkabad,
Career
Ali was a professor of Nawabganj College and afterwards at Surendranath College. He joined awami league in 1960 and in 1962 was elected to the East Pakistan Legislative Assembly. In 1965 he was elected to the Pakistan Constituent Assembly. He was involved in a number of Bengali Nationalist movements including
Ali moved to India during Bangladesh Liberation war. On 17 April 1971 he read proclamation of independence of Bangladesh at the oath taking ceremony of
In 1977, Ali was the secretary-general Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury fraction of Bangladesh Awami League. He joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party after a failed parliamentary election. In 1979 he was Minister of Textile in Ziaur Rahman cabinet. In 1981 he was the Minister of Jute and Textile in Justice Abdus Sattar cabinet. He joined Jatiya Party in 1985. In 1986 he served as relief and rehabilitation minister under President Ershad.[1]
Ali died in December 1998.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Islam, Sirajul (2012). "Ali, Professor Mohammad Yusuf". In Islam, Sirajul; Moniruzzaman, Mohammad (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ ইউসুফ আলী. Dinajpur.net. 2012-08-26. Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ "BFF info". bangladeshdir.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Bangabandhu's men - on Aug 15 and after". The Daily Star. 2012-08-14. Retrieved 2016-05-06.