The BCB president Nazmul Hasan has expressed deep bereavement at the passing away of former national cricket coach and the pioneer of cricket coaching in Bangladesh. The BCB boss in a condolence message said, “We have lost an architect who had shaped the return of cricket in Bangladesh following independence in 1971. Altaf had the most pleasant personality and was respected by all for his selfless commitment to our cricket. Altaf’s contribution to Bangladesh cricket will never be forgotten. For his service to Bangladesh cricket he received the National Sports Award in 1999.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 27, 2019 17:26 UTC