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BFF mourns death of Harunur Rashid
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The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its former general secretary and prominent sports organiser Harunur Rashid.
Rashid passed away on Monday night at a Dhaka hospital while undergoing treatment.
He was 77.
He had been suffering from various ailments, including kidney complications, for a long time.
A National Sports Award recipient, Rashid was a former BFF executive committee member, vice-president of the Bangladesh Olympic Association and founding general secretary of Abahani Limited Dhaka.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, along with many well-wishers.
His first namaz-e-janaza will be held today after Zuhr prayers at the Abahani Limited Dhaka Club premises.
In a condolence message, the BFF president, senior vice-president, vice-presidents, executive committee members, general secretary, standing committee members, officials and employees expressed deep sorrow over his death and extended their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.