Monir Hossain, the respected sports organiser and former football referee, died from a heart attack at his Jatrabari residence at 6:30 AM Wednesday morning. His sudden passing at age 54 stunned the domestic sporting community and prompted an immediate outpouring of grief from national federations. The Bangladesh Football Federation led the tributes, honouring a man who served the beautiful game and the kabaddi courts with unwavering dedication for decades.
Hossain balanced several heavyweight roles with a poise that many in the Dhaka sports circuit admired. He served as the Treasurer of the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation and acted as a key official for Jatrabari Krira Chakra. His influence also extended to the Nasrin Sports Academy, where he worked as the General Secretary alongside his wife, Nasrin Akter Baby.
The news of his passing hit the corridors of power at the national football headquarters particularly hard. “The President of the Bangladesh Football Federation, Mr. Tabith Awal, along with the Senior Vice-President, Vice-Presidents, members of the Executive Committee, the General Secretary, and all standing committees express deep grief and offer sincere condolences to the bereaved family.” This collective voice of the BFF underscores the massive footprint Hossain left on the local game.
Hossain leaves behind his wife, a son, and a daughter, along with a legacy of administrative excellence. He was a man who understood the mechanics of sport, whether he was blowing a whistle or balancing the books for a national federation. The family will lay him to rest this afternoon at the Jurain Cemetery.
His absence leaves a gaping hole in the fabric of the Dhaka Metropolis League and the wider sporting landscape.
