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Renowned poet Hayat Saif passes away
DHAKA, May 13, 2019 (BSS) – Renowned poet of sixties and translator Hayat
Saif passed away at a city hospital last night while undergoing treatment
there.
He was 76.
Family sources said Hayat Saif breathed his last at 12:15 am last night at
the United Hospital in the city while undergoing treatment there.
He is survived by wife, two children, a large number of relatives and
admirers.
He was admitted to the United Hospital on March 22 and was kept in ICU
since then.
“His body will be taken to the Bangla Academy tomorrow to pay last respect
to the poet,” Director General of Bangla Academy poet Habibullah Siraji told
BSS.
Hayat Saif’s real name was Saiful Islam Khan. He used to write under the
pen-name of Hayat Saif.
He is one of the major poets of Bangladesh and is identified with the
prolific sixties.
Hayat Saif was adorned with several awards including Ekushey Padak and
Kabi Fazal Sahabuddin Padak.
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