Dhaka:The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Harunur Rashid, its former general secretary and a noted sports organizer. Rashid passed away on Monday night at a hospital in Dhaka, where he was receiving treatment.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Harunur Rashid was 77 years old at the time of his death. He had been battling several health issues, including kidney complications, for an extended period.
Rashid was a recipient of the National Sports Award and served as a former executive committee member of the BFF. He also held positions as vice-president of the Bangladesh Olympic Association and was the founding general secretary of Abahani Limited Dhaka. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, and many well-wishers.
The first namaz-e-janaza for Rashid is scheduled to take place today after Zuhr prayers at the Abahani Limited Dhaka Club premises. In a message of condolence, the BFF president, along with senior vice-president, vice-presidents, executive committee members, general secretary, standing committee members, officials, and employees, expressed their deep sorrow and extended heartfelt sympathies to Rashid's bereaved family.