Habibullah Sirajee (31 December 1948 – 24 May 2021) was a Bangladeshi poet. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2016 by the government of Bangladesh for his literary contribution. He was the director general of Bangla Academy from 20 December 2018 until his death. He was also president of Jatiya Kabita Parishad (National Poetry Council).
Early life and education Sirajee was born on 31 December 1948 at Rasulpur in Faridpur. He graduated in BSc. (Engineering) from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1970. Poet Sirajee passes away, The Daily Star, 25 May 2021
Awards Jessore Sahitya Parishad Award (1987) Alaol Literary Award (1989) Bangla Academy Literary Award (1991) Bishinu Dey Award (2007) Rupashi Bangla Award (2010) Kabitalap Literary Award (2010) Mahadiganta Award (2011) Bangabandhu Award (2013) Poet Fazal Shahabuddin Poetry Award (2016) Ekushey Padak (2016)
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