বাংলা | Epaper

বাংলা E-Paper 📍 Dhaka 📅 Tuesday | 10 November 2026, 25 Kartik 1433 PID registration number 06

HEADLINE

● Hasina's extradition to be resolved under existing laws: Jaishwal ● Government plans to fill 521,922 vacant posts in three phases ● Grenade-like objects found at airport, minister rerouted ● State Minister urges school monitoring to curb juvenile crime ● 5 more die of measles symptoms, 1,357 new cases reported ● State minister warns media against promoting activities of banned Awami League ● State Minister offers Tk 20,000 to catch arsonists

National Sports Awardee Harunur Rashid passes away at 77

Published : Tuesday, 10 November, 2026 at 11:21 AM

Observer Online Report

Harunur Rashid, a recipient of the National Sports Award, former general secretary of Abahani Krira Chakra, former general secretary of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), and former vice-president of the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA), has passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un). He was 77.

He had been suffering from kidney-related complications and other age-related health issues for an extended period. Following deterioration in his physical condition, he was admitted to Labaid Hospital in Dhaka a few days ago, where he was subsequently placed on life support. He breathed his last late on Monday night (9 November) while undergoing treatment.

His namaz-e-janaza is scheduled to be held after Dhuhr prayers today, Tuesday (November 10), at the Abahani Club premises.

Harunur Rashid played a pivotal role in the development and governance of Bangladeshi sports for decades. He served five terms as the general secretary of the BFF and represented the country internationally as a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee and the FIFA Media Committee. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to football, he was honored with the AFC Golden Award.

In 2023, he received the Best Sports Organizer award from the Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA).

The sports community in Bangladesh has expressed deep condolences over his demise, mourning the loss of a dedicated and visionary administrator. In official statements, both the BSPA and the BFF expressed deep grief, praying for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extending sincere sympathy to his bereaved family.

-SA

Also read

51 stadiums to be modernised: State minister

Yamal ruled out of Spain’s next match with knee injury

Tigers leave for South Africa in two groups for full series

Bulbul appointed as adviser to Lahore Qalandars

Kayes Ahmed Selim takes charge as new Roller Skating Federation president

Araujo eyes victory against Argentina in Messi’s absence

Man Utd give Carrick more time

Expatriate midfielder Farhan joins national football camp

Editor : Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury

Published by the Editor on behalf of the Observer Ltd. from Globe Printers, 24/A, New Eskaton Road, Ramna, Dhaka.
Editorial, News and Commercial Offices : Aziz Bhaban (2nd floor), 93, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000.
Phone: PABX- 41053001-06; Advertisement: 41053012; 01793317829, 01550707291, 01550707296
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]. [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], ‍[email protected], Online-email: [email protected]

🔝