Ahmad Faizur Rahman no more

Eminent cricket and sports organiser Ahmad Faizur Rahman has passed away.

The Director of Abahani Limited, Faizur Rahman breathed his last in Dhaka at 11:00 am on Saturday (August 14) at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness.

A founder member of Abahani Limited, Faizur Rahman was one of the pioneers of introducing overseas cricketers in League Cricket in Dhaka in the 80s. During his long-standing association with club cricket, he had also performed the roles of General Secretary of Abahani Krira Chakra and had been the Cricket Secretary of Abahani.    

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed profound sadness over his death and extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the Late Ahmad Faizur Rahman.