Mohammad Ali (academic)

Mohammad Ali (1934 – 24 June 2021) was a Bangladeshi academic and university administrator. He served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chittagong from 1985 to 1988. He was also Vice-Chancellor of three private universities: International Islamic University Chittagong, Northern University Bangladesh, and Southern University, Bangladesh.

Early life and education Ali was born in 1934 in Paindong, Chittagong District, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Fatikchhari Upazila, Bangladesh). He studied at the University of Oxford.

Career Ali was a professor in the Department of English at the University of Chittagong and served as the founding head of the department.

Ali served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chittagong from 19 April 1985 to 22 May 1988.

Ali wrote several books on English literature and contemporary politics.

Death Ali died in Chittagong on 24 June 2021 at the age of 86.