Six-time champions Abahani Limited made a winning start in the 17th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League as they beat promoted Fakirerpool Young Men鈥檚 Club 2-0 at the Shaheed Barkat Stadium in Gazipur on Saturday.
Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society defeated Fortis Football Club 3-1 in the day鈥檚 other match at the Birshreshtha Flight Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj.
In Gazipur, forward Enamul Islam gave Abahani the lead in the 70th minute before another forward, Jafar Iqbal, extended the margin, converting a spot kick in the third minute of the stoppage time.
In Munshiganj, Ghanaian midfielder Mamoud Oshie (59th) opened the account for Rahmatganj, while defender Taj Uddin (67th) and another Ghanaian forward Felix Tetteh (70th) added the other two goals.
Defender Monjurur Rahman Manik pulled one goal back for Fortis FC in the 74th minute.
