BSP-17 Veteran coach Gazi no more

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Veteran coach Gazi no more

DHAKA, Sept. 13, 2018 (BSS)- Wazed Gazi, former coach of Arambag Krira
Sangha, passed away today at his residence in Jessore this morning.

He was 87.

The veteran coach left behind two sons and a daughter and a lot of well
wishers to mourn his death, said a press release here.

He started his coaching career in 1981, taking charge of Rahmatganj Muslim
and Friends Society. In an illustrious career as coach, he managed clubs like
Team Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation, Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra, Brothers
Union, Muktijoddha Sangsad, Rahmatganj and Farashganj.

Different sports bodies including Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and
Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) expressed deep shock at the death of
Gazi and conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family.

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