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Shahed Ali was born on 24 May, 1925 in Mahmudpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet District, British Raj, is a Bangladeshi litterateur and cultural activist. Discover Shahed Ali's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
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Journalist, activist, Islamic thinker |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
24 May, 1925 |
| Birthday |
24 May |
| Birthplace |
Mahmudpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet District, British Raj |
| Date of death |
7 November, 2001 |
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| Nationality |
Bangladesh
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Shahed Ali Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Shahed Ali height not available right now. We will update Shahed Ali's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Shahed Ali's Wife?
His wife is Cheman Ara
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| Wife |
Cheman Ara |
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Not Available |
| Children |
Three sons and three daughters, including Dilruba Z. Ara |
Shahed Ali Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shahed Ali worth at the age of 76 years old? Shahed Ali’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. He is from Bangladesh. We have estimated Shahed Ali's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Journalist |
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Timeline
Shahed Ali (শাহেদ আলী; 24 May 1925 – 6 November 2001) was a Bangladeshi litterateur and cultural activist.
Aside from being an educationist and his journalism, he was one of the founders of the nationwide Tamaddun Majlish which initiated the Bengali language movement.
He edited multiple magazines, was the founding secretary of the Islamic Academy (now Islamic Foundation Bangladesh), and is best known for his magnum opus, the short story Jibrailer Dana (Gabriel's Wings).
Ali was born in the village of Mahmudpur (presently in South Sripur Union) in Tahirpur Thana, Sunamganj Subdivision, Sylhet District to Bengali Muslim parents on 24 May 1925.
He was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters.
His first story, Ashru (Tears), was published in 1940 when he was a student at grade eight.
In 1943, he completed his studies at the Government Jubilee High School and proceeded to study at the Murari Chand College in Sylhet.
Aside from teaching, Ali had been an editor of the "Prabhati" monthly from 1944 to 1966.
He later became involved with the "Sainik" magazine, which served as the banner for the Bengali language movement.
He received his bachelor's degree in 1947, and did a Master of Arts in Bengali language and literature from the University of Dhaka which he completed in 1950.
He was linked to several activities during the Bengali language movement between 1948 and 1952, as the general secretary of the Tamaddun Majlish, later becoming its president.
He worked as the editor of Saynik from 1948 to 1950.
In 1951, Ali began teaching at the Azizul Haque College in Bogra.
After that, he served at the Mirpur Bangla College in Dhaka, Carmichael College in Rangpur and the Chittagong City College until 1954.
In 1954, he was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Government of East Pakistan in 1954, representing the Khelafat-e-Rabbani Party at Sunamganj.
In 1955, he was an editor of the "Daily Buniyad" and the following year, he was the assistant editor of the "Daily Millat".
He decided to quit politics when Ayub Khan imposed martial law in 1958.
From 1962 to 1982, he served as the director of the Academy's translation and compilation department.
As the founding secretary of the Islamic Academy, he edited the Academy's two journals; children's monthly "Sabuz Pata" (1963-1982) and the Islamic Academy Magazine.
He was also actively involved with Allama Iqbal Society Magazine from 1963 to 1982.
From 1963 to 1964, he served as a member of the Bangla Academy Magazine Editing Board.
He was also a member of the Islami Bishwakosh Editing Board.
He has led numerous intellectual and cultural movements.
Some of his most famous short stories:
Works he translated into Bengali:
