Former national footballer and member of Swadhin Bangla Football team AKM Nowsheruzzaman passed away on Monday night at a city hospital after suffering from Covid-19, reports UNB.
The famed striker died about 9:30pm on Monday after battling with coronavirus for about 13 days at ICU of the IbneSina Hospital in the capital.
The 72-year-old left behind his wife, a son and daughter and a large number of admirers to mourn his death.
The body of Nowsher was brought to Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday morning where a small number of sportsmen, organisers and sports lovers paid their tribute.
Most of his teammates, clubmates and top sportsmen and organisers were absent in his Janaza.
Swadhin Bangla Football team's Nowsheruzzaman dies of Covid-19
FE Team | Published: September 22, 2020 21:06:07
Swadhin Bangla Football team's Nowsheruzzaman dies of Covid-19
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