Sirajul Islam

Sirajul Islam (1944 - 2 June 1996) was a Awami League politician in Bangladesh and a member of parliament for Dinajpur-2 and Panchagarh-1.

Early life

Sirajul Islam was born in 1944 in Mahajan Para of Maidandighi Union, Boda Upazila located in Panchagarh district. His father's name is Imaz Uddin Ahmed and mother's name is Kabijan Necha. He was the fifth among seven sisters and two brothers.

Personal life

Sirajul Islam's only brother Nurul Islam Sujan is a member of parliament for the Panchagarh-2 constituency and rail minister.

Career

Islam was elected to parliament from Dinajpur-2 as a Awami League candidate in 1973 and 1979. He was elected to parliament from Panchagarh-1 as a Awami League candidate in 1986.

Legacy

Bir Muktijoddha Sirajul Islam Stadium and Bir Muktijoddha Sirajul Islam Railway Station (the main railway station of Panchagarh) were named after him.