Cumilla:State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of young footballer Jisan Ahmed, who died during a football match in Homna upazila of Cumilla today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister, in a condolence message, expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family, describing the death of the young player as an irreparable loss. He assured the family of his support during this difficult time.
Jisan, an eighth-grade student of Homna Adarsha School, suddenly fell ill while playing in a Notun Kuri Sports Season-2 football match between Homna Municipality and Mathabhanga Union. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he breathed his last at 219 pm.
Aminul Haque prayed for eternal peace for Jisan's soul and sought blessings from Almighty Allah for granting Jisan a place in Jannatul Ferdous. He also prayed for strength and patience for Jisan's family to bear the loss.
Jisan's first namaz-e-janaza was held locally tonight, attended by Youth and Sports Secretary Md Mahfuzul Alam Khan, Director of the Department of Sports Md Mahbubur Rahman, and other local dignitaries. His second namaz-e-janaza will be held at his village home tomorrow morning, followed by his burial.