Syed Ashraf Ali

Syed Ashraf Ali (1939 – March 19, 2024) was a Bangladeshi writer, Islamic scholar, and broadcaster. He is a former Director General of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh. 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.

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. He pursued his early education at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata and later attended the University of Calcutta.

Ali authored several books and treatises on Islam and regularly wrote newspaper articles on various subjects, including religion and music. Ali hosted Islamic programs on Bangladesh Television and ATN Bangla.