Help sought to save Tanvir

Former national footballers urged the well-offs of the society and the football fraternity to come forward to help former national footballer Tanvir Chowdury, who is fighting for his life at the Square Hospital after a road accident on May 19.

Tanvir, a brilliant dribbler who played for Sheikh Russell KC and Muktijoddha Sangsad among the top-flight clubs and received the man-of-the-tournament award in the 2003 Nitol Tata National Football League, suffered grave injuries during the accident on May 19 as he was travelling on his motorbike from Natore to Dhaka.

Deputy minister for youth and sports Arif Khan Joy, former national coach Shafiqul Islam Manik, former national captain Aminul Haque, star footballers Alfaz Ahmed, Golam Gaus, Zakir Hossain, Motiur Munna, Hasan al Mamun and others urged everyone to help Tanvir during a press conference at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.

Those willing to help can contribute to the account No. 2438101092757, Pubali Bank, Naya Paltan branch, Dhaka.