Riasat Ali was born on 28 December 1937 in Kurikahunia village of Pratapnagar union in Asashuni Upazila of Satkhira district. His father's name is Mr. Ali Biswas and his mother's name is Rahila Khatun. Riasat Ali started his career as the founder principal of Pratapnagar Fazil Madrasa. After serving as Principal of Ghugrakati Fazil Madrasa and English Teacher of Pratapnagar High School and Principal of Ghugrakati Fazil Madrasa and he again served as Principal of Pratapnagar Fazil Madrasa. Riasat was a member of Pratapnagar Union Parishad in 1958 and 1963 and served as chairman of the union from 1977 to 1983. At that time, he won the nationalgold medal.