DHAKA, Aug 8, 2024 (BSS) - Saidur Rahman Patel, organizer of the Swadhin Bangla Football team, died of cancer while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the city today.

The valiant freedom fighter left behind a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.  

In a condolence message of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), its president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin, it’s vice presidents, executive members, general secretary, BFF standing committee and  all employees of BFF expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Saidur and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

During the Liberation War in 1971, the independent Bengal Football team was formed under the leadership of Saidur Rahman Patel.

The team, led by Zakaria Pintoo, toured throughout India playing a total of sixteen friendly matches to raise international awareness and economic support for the liberation war.