Syed Emdad Ali

Syed Emdad Ali (1875–1956), was a Bengali poet and writer.[1] He was born in Munshiganj District, Bengal, now in Bangladesh.

Syed Emdad Ali
সৈয়দ এমদাদ আলী
Born1875
Munshiganj District, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died1956 (aged 75–76)

Early life

Ali was born in 1875 in Bikrampur, Bengal Presidency, British India. He graduated from Munshiganj High School and Jagannath College (which is Jagannath University today). He did not pursue further studies due to financial issues.[2]

Career

Ali taught at a school in Netrokona District after college. He joined the British Indian Imperial Police as a Sub-Inspector. He was awarded the title Khan Shahib for by British Indian government for his service. He was against the inclusion of Arabic, Persian, and Sanskrit words in the Bengali language.[2]

Ali worked for many departments. He is a descendant of Bangal poet Kaykobad (1857). He was the chief editor of monthly ‘Nabanoor’(1903–06) with collaborations from M. Asad Ali,M.Hedayetullah and Qazi Imdadul Haq.[3]

Works

His literary works were included in the curriculum of school level, secondary and higher secondary Bengali Literature in Bangladesh.

Main Books

  • Dali[2]
  • Taposhi Rabeya (Rabeya the Pious)[2]

Death

Ali died in 1956.[2]

Further reading
  • Muslim Sahitya Prativa written by Helal M.Abu Taher and published by Islamic Foundation,1980
  • Bangla Sahitya (Bengali Literature), the national text book of intermediate (college) level of Bangladesh published in 1996 by all educational boards.

References
  1. Nation, The New. "Writer Syed Emdad Ali". The New Nation. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  2. Awwal, Mohammad Abdul. "Ali, Syed Emdad - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  3. Ahmed, Wakil. "Nabanoor". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
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