[4] He studied at Comilla Victoria Government College and had a degree in sociology from Dhaka University.

But, MSC performed poorly in the League as the arch rivals Abahani clinched the title.

His biggest moment in national colors came in the Delhi Asiad of 1982, when he scored a goal in Bangladesh's 2–1 victory over Malaysia.

[8][2] In early 1987, Roy led the Bangladesh (White) team in the President's Gold Cup held in Dhaka.

[10][11] Roy contested the 1991 parliamentary election, the first one to be held after the fall of the dictatorship of HM Ershad, as a losing candidate for the Awami League.