Quazi Azhar Ali

Quazi Azhar Ali (10 March 1934 – 15 December 2009) was a Bangladeshi educationist and academic administrator. He established Bangladesh University in Dhaka in 2001 and served as the founding vice-chancellor.

Background and education Ali was born on 10 March 1934 to Ashraf Uddin and Khodeza Khatun in Bagerhat.

Ali became the first secretary of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC). He was chairman Bangladesh Power Development Board, Tea Board, T.C.B, and FDC. He also served as alternate executive director of Asian Development Bank.

Ali became a fellow at Bangla Academy in 2006.

Philanthropy Ali established several educational institutions with his personal funds and raising subscription from the generous public which include Bangladesh University, Mohammadpur Preparatory School & College, Sakina Azhar Technical College, Ashraf Uddin School and Khodeza Khatun Girls High School, Fakirhat College at Fakirhat, Bagerhat, Rajbari College and Rajbari Girls High School and Khulna Public School and College.

Ali was one of the founding members of Bangladesh Medical College and National Heart Foundation.