STAR SPORTS DESK

Legendary footballer Ranjit Das, one of Bangladesh’s greatest goalkeepers, passed away early this morning at a Sylhet city hospital following a cardiac arrest. He was 94.

Das, a towering figure in pre-independence football, represented the East Pakistan football team from 1955 to 1961. He leaves behind his wife, four daughters, one son, and countless admirers who mourn his loss.

His funeral was held at Sylhet’s Talibandar Crematorium in the evening.

A goalkeeper par excellence, Das played for Ispahani Club, Azad Sporting Club, and Mohammedan before Bangladesh’s liberation. He also served as a coach for the East Pakistan youth team and Azad Sporting Club.

His contributions to the sport earned him the National Sports Award, cementing his place as a legend in Bangladeshi football history.