Aminul Islam Suruz
Aminul Islam Suruj (c. 1950 – 29 July 2024) was a Bangladeshi footballer and freedom fighter. He was a member of the historic Shadhin Bangla Football Team, the first national football team of Bangladesh, which played a crucial role during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 by raising international awareness and funds for the war effort.[1][2][3]
Suruj played for top domestic clubs including Abahani and Mohammedan Sporting Club during his professional career. Known for his dedication to both his nation and the sport, he remained a respected figure in Bangladesh’s football community.[3]
Suruj passed away at the age of 74 on 29 July 2024 at a hospital in Dhaka due to complications related to old age and kidney disease.[3] The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and the broader football fraternity mourned his passing and paid tribute to his contributions to both the sport and the country's independence movement.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Shadhin Bangla Football Dal': A team like no other". The Business Standard. 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ "Muktijuddho (Bangladesh Liberation War 1971) - Swadhin Bangla Football Dal - History of Bangladesh". www.londoni.co. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ a b c d "Shadhin Bangla Football Team's Suruj passes away". Daily Sun. 30 July 2024.