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Vol. 5 Num 1115 Fri. July 20, 2007  
   
Sports


Booter Nasir passes away


Capt (retd) Nasiruddin Ahmed Chowdhury, a star Wari Club footballer, died of heart attack yesterday at his residence in Pallabi. He was 56.

He left behind his wife, two daughters and three sons and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.

As a defender, Nasir was an important player in the famous Wari line-up in the 70s. He was also a national referee.

Condoling the death, Bangladesh Football Federation prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and expressed deep sympathy for the bereaved family.