Grandmaster Zia died while playing chess
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The 12th round of the national chess competition was going on in the Bangladesh Chess Federation. Ziaur Rahman was playing against Enamul Hossain Rajeev. Ziaur suddenly collapsed on the ground while playing in the match who started at 3 pm today (Friday). He died before being taken to the hospital. Bangladesh Chess Federation administrative officer and international arbiter Harunur Rashid confirmed the news to Barta24.
After being taken to the hospital, it was found that he had a heart attack. He was taken to Ibrahim Cardiac in Shahbagh after he fell ill during the match. Immediately the doctors on duty started treating him.
According to multiple sources close to the federation, his pulse was not detected until about 15 minutes after he was taken to the hospital. The situation is very critical.