BFF Elite Academy began their Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) 2024-25 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Public Works Department Sports Club (PWD) at the Bashundhara Kings Arena practice ground on Sunday.

After a goalless first half, forward Ashik scored the winner in the 50th minute.

Wari Club also enjoyed a winning start, defeating Uttar Baridhara Club 1-0 at the Shahid Barkat Stadium in Gazipur. Sohag Barman netted the only goal of the match in the second minute of stoppage time.

The day’s third match ended in a goalless draw between Farashganj Sporting Club and Little Friends Club at the Fortis Ground in Jalshiri.