Mir Belayet Hossain

Mir Belayet Hossain Belal (; 1 July 1955 – 23 July 2025) was a Bangladeshi wicket-keeper. A right-handed batsman, he played for the national cricket team. Hossain was born in Mymensingh. From an early age, he was interested in sports and showed his cricket skills in school and college competitions. In the 1980s, he became known in domestic cricket for his bold batting style.

Playing career

International During the 1979 ICC Trophy, Belayet Hossain played three matches for Bangladesh. He scored 19 runs against Canada, remained not out with 13 runs against Malaysia, and added 10 runs against Denmark. His contributions as a lower-order batsman and as a wicket-keeper were valuable for the team during the early years of Bangladesh's international cricket.

Retirement After his playing days, his involvement with cricket did not end. He served as a match referee in 79 first-class matches, 81 List 'A' matches, and one T20 match. He also worked as a regional development manager for the BCB.