Ayub Ali


Ayub Ali was a Bangladeshi educationist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1976 by the Government of Bangladesh.

Early life and education

Ali was born in Pirojpur District to Maulavi Abdul Wahed and Abida Khatun. He earned BA Honors and MA degrees in Islamic Studies from University of Dhaka in 1943 and 1944 respectively. He obtained a second MA degree in Persian from the same University in 1950. He achieved Alamiah Diploma in 1953 and Ph.D. in 1955 from the Al-Azhar University in Cairo.

Career

Ali joined Dhaka College as a lecturer in 1944. He was Principal of Rajshahi Madrasa during 1958-1969.