Rashid Ahmed

Rashid Ahmed (; 1 January 1916 – 1995), also known as Rashid Jr., was a Bangladeshi football player and administrator who played for Kolkata Mohammedan prior to the Partition of India.

Early life Born in Comilla, Rashid studied at the Islamia School, Chittagong, where he gained attention for his athletic abilities. He then attended Aligarh Muslim University.

During his time at Aligarh, he played cricket, field hockey, and football, and represented the university in multiple sports. He would later pursue higher studies at Punjab University, in Lahore.

Playing career Rashid made his debut with Kalighat Club against East Bengal. He filled in for the striker position for rest of the matches that the club played. Winning the league that season, Rashid also scored in the third replayed match of the 1936 IFA Shield final against Calcutta FC. On 25 November 1937, Rashid represented Tipperah XI in an exhibition match against the visiting Islington Corinthians. The match, held in Comilla, ended in a 3–0 defeat for the home side. Notably, the Tipperah XI included several players from the Calcutta Football League, all hailing from the district. Rashid left Mohammedan in 1937, immigrating to Dundee, Scotland.

Post-retirement After graduating in 1937, Rashid Ahmed left competitive professional football and pursued his studies in jute technology. He earned a first-class qualification and worked for a British company for a while before joining the Calcutta Civil Supply Department. Rashid also organized the Circus Sporting Club.

In 1970, Ahmed was re-elected as the president of the Narayanganj Chamber of Commerce & Industry for the second time.

Personal life Rashid Ahmed graduated with a B.A. and Economics degree.

Honours Mohammedan Sporting Calcutta Football League: Winners (2): 1936, 1937 IFA Shield: Winners (1): 1936

Individual 1980 − National Sports Awards.