Bashundhara Kings edged past Fortis FC 1-0 to kick off Federation Cup 2023-24 at Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium in Gopalganj Tuesday.
Brazilian striker Dorielton Gomez converted Tutul Hossain Badshah's long ball in the 11th minute.
Goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico and defender Topu Barman returned to the squad after the end of their suspension as Zico started while Topu was benched.
In the day's other match in Munshiganj, Rahmatganj MFS and Police FC played out a 2-2 draw in the Group A opener.
Police went ahead twice through Sahed Miah and Edis Horacio but Samuel Konney and Ernest Boateng struck one each to make things all square.
