Ahmed Raihan Nizam, a former cricketer, businessman, died in New York in the United States of America on June 29.
He was 68. He is survived by his widow, Dr Nazneen Anwar of the World Health Organisation, and children, said a press release on Thursday.
He attended Faujdarhat Cadet College before moving to the United States to complete his MBA from Rochester University and later Scranton University.
Ahmed Raihan Nizam was a passionate sportsman and an accomplished cricketer. Known for his wily left-arm spin bowling, he played for several teams, including Bangladesh Railways.
He was the youngest son of the late OR Nizam, former vice-chairman of the Chittagong Municipality in pre-independence Bangladesh.
Ahmed Raihan Nizam returned to Bangladesh to join his family business, Turner Grahams, founded by his father, and played a central role in managing the company.
