State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of young footballer Jisan Ahmed, who died during a football match in Homna upazila of Cumilla today.
In a condolence message, the state minister expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family, describing the death of the young player as an irreparable loss. He also assured the family of his support during this difficult time.
Jisan, an eighth-grade student of Homna Adarsha School, suddenly fell ill while playing in a Notun Kuri Sports Season-2 football match between Homna Municipality and Mathabhanga Union. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he breathed his last at 2:19 pm, the message said.
Aminul prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and sought Almighty Allah's blessings for granting Jisan a place in Jannatul Ferdous and giving his family the strength and patience to bear the loss.
Jisan's first namaz-e-janaza was held locally tonight, attended by Youth and Sports Secretary Md Mahfuzul Alam Khan, Director of the Department of Sports Md Mahbubur Rahman and other local dignitaries.
His second namaz-e-janaza will be held at his village home tomorrow morning, followed by his burial.
