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Student dies after falling ill during football match in Homna

Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 8:01

Student dies after falling ill during football match in Homna

An eighth-grade student named Jisan, aged 14, died after falling ill while playing football during the Nutan Kuri Sports competition in Homna, Cumilla. The tragic incident took place on Monday afternoon at the Homna Ideal High School field.

According to local sources, the football match between Mathabhanga Union and Homna Municipality was underway as part of the Nutan Kuri Sports-2026 competition on Monday afternoon. At that time, Jisan suddenly fell ill on the field. He was quickly taken to the Homna Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.

Following the news of the student's death, a shadow of grief descended upon the school and the area. Upon receiving the news, the acting Upazila Nirbahi Officer and the Assistant Commissioner (Land) rushed to the hospital and spoke with the physician. The on-duty doctor initially stated that he died due to heart disease. As the parents had no complaints, permission was granted to bury the body without an autopsy.

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