BSS
  30 Mar 2024, 17:01

Sports Minister mourns death of Mohammad Yousuf

DHAKA, March 30, 2024 (BSS)- Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hassan Papon

today (Saturday) expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Bangladesh
Hockey Federation (BHF) Vice-President Mohammad Yousuf.

Yousuf, the veteran sports organiser, passed away at 9.30 morning at Evercare
Hospital in Chattogram at the age of 61, said a press release here.

In a condolence message, the sports minister prayed for eternal peach of the
departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

"Yusuf was a renowned sports organizer. His contribution to the development
of hockey in the country is undeniable," the minister said, adding that his
outstanding contribution to the development of hockey and other sports will
be glowing in the country's sports arena.