Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed deep grief over the death of veteran sports journalist Jahir Uddin Bhuiyan in a road accident in the capital.

Jahir Bhuiyan, 51, a long-time sports correspondent who was working for Daily Bhorer Pata, suffered fatal injuries in the afternoon crash, the board said in a condolence message.

He had covered cricket and other major sports for more than two decades, travelling extensively with Bangladesh teams and reporting from home and abroad.

Colleagues in the press box often described him as a dedicated reporter with a strong presence in domestic cricket circles.

In its statement, the BCB conveyed "heartfelt sympathies" to his family.

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