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Mohammad Yusuf Ali

1923 – 1998

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Lived 1923 – 1998 (aged 74–75). Mohammad Yusuf Ali was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani politician.

Muhammad Yusuf Ali (1923 – December 1998) was a Bangladesh politician. He was the first minister for Education and Cultural Affairs in the first cabinet of Bangladesh.

Early life and education Ali was born in Farakkabad, Biral, Dinajpur in 1923. He was also the founding president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. In 1975 he was the Labour Minister in the BAKSAL. In 1975, after the Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman he joined the Khandakar Mushtaq Ahmed government.

In 1977, Ali was the secretary-general of Awami League (Mizan). 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 government.

Ali died in December 1998.

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Important facts

Born
1923, British India, Dinajpur
Birth century
20th century
Died
1998
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Bangladesh, British Raj, Pakistan
Education
University of Dhaka, University of Rajshahi
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh
Also known as
M. Yousuf Ali, Muhammad Yusuf Ali, Muhammad Yousuf Ali, M Yousuf Ali

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mohammad Yusuf Ali?

politician

When was Mohammad Yusuf Ali born?

Mohammad Yusuf Ali was born in 1923 in Bengal Presidency, Biral Upazila, British India, Dinajpur.

When did Mohammad Yusuf Ali die?

Mohammad Yusuf Ali died in 1998.

What was Mohammad Yusuf Ali's occupation?

Mohammad Yusuf Ali was a politician.

What nationality was Mohammad Yusuf Ali?

Mohammad Yusuf Ali was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mohammad Yusuf Ali

· Wikidata: Q6713285

· DBpedia: Muhammad Yusuf Ali

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