Aminul Islam Suruz

Aminul Islam Suruj (c. 1950 – 29 July 2024) was a Bangladeshi footballer and freedom fighter. He was a member of the historic Shadhin Bangla Football Team, the first national football team of Bangladesh, which played a crucial role during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 by raising international awareness and funds for the war effort.^[1][2][3]

Suruj played for top domestic clubs including Abahani and Mohammedan Sporting Club during his professional career. Known for his dedication to both his nation and the sport, he remained a respected figure in Bangladesh’s football community.^[3]

Suruj passed away at the age of 74 on 29 July 2024 at a hospital in Dhaka due to complications related to old age and kidney disease.^[3] The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and the broader football fraternity mourned his passing and paid tribute to his contributions to both the sport and the country's independence movement.^[3]