Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, minister, Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, on Sunday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of sports legend Abdus Sadeque, the first captain of the Bangladesh National Hockey Team, renowned sports organiser and recipient of the National Sports Award, reports BSS.
In a condolence message, the minister described Abdus Sadeque as a shining star of Bangladesh's sporting arena whose outstanding achievements as a hockey player, leadership of the national team, success as a coach and visionary role as a sports organiser would be remembered forever in the country's sports history.
Fakhrul, also secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), said Abdus Sadeque's contributions played a significant role in introducing Bangladesh hockey to the international arena and advancing the development of the sport.
Sadeque's tireless efforts in promoting sports and strengthening sporting institutions in the country would continue to inspire future generations, he said, adding, "With his passing, the nation has lost a true guardian of sports."
Mirza Fakhrul prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family members, relatives, admirers and all members of the sporting community.
Abdus Sadeque breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a city hospital on Sunday at the age of 80.
With his demise, the country's sports arena has lost a dedicated sports organiser, said a press release of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA).
Fakhrul mourns death of sports legend Abdus Sadeque
FE Team | Published: June 21, 2026 22:36:21
Fakhrul mourns death of sports legend Abdus Sadeque
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